I need your help in choosing a DAC.

[Avul]

Hello, friends! I need your help in choosing a DAC. I assembled a new computer. And I do not want to put a sound card. Previously installed was the Xonar Essence ST the ASUS.
What I have. This amplifier is Yamaha as500, Dynamics Magnat Quantum 673.

My budget is 200 - 300 $.
I'm considering two options - topping d50 or topping d30 + a30.

What will be your opinion, recommendations.

And I am sorry for my english. )))

 

[andreasmaaan]

No problem about your English

Will you use it with headphones?

 

[Avul]

Yes, I currently have Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7

 

[andreasmaaan]

Ok, the A30 has a high output impedance of around 10 Ohm. Your headphones have an input impedance of about 36 Ohm. So in theory, they should not be a good match. However, because the headphones have a smooth impedance response and are sensitive, it shouldn't be a problem. Someone else might have a better suggestion than the A30 though.

The Topping D10 measures just as well or better than the D30 and is cheaper, so it might be a better choice. Both should sound exactly the same (transparent).

 

[Avul]

Ok, the A30 has a high output impedance of around 10 Ohm. Your headphones have an input impedance of about 36 Ohm. So in theory, they should not be a good match. However, because the headphones have a smooth impedance response and are sensitive, it shouldn't be a problem. Someone else might have a better suggestion than the A30 though.

The Topping D10 measures just as well or better than the D30 and is cheaper, so it might be a better choice. Both should sound exactly the same (transparent).

Thanks for the reply.