I recently picked up a JDS EL II+ headphone amp/monitor controller in order to play back vinyl. As it's such a great headphone amp and enjoyable interface, I'd like to also use it alongside a USB DAC and wondered what would be good to pair?
The obvious choice is the JDS EL DAC II but I'm not necessarily looking to stack. I'd prefer to have the DAC tucked away, so there's no need for matching aesthetics. The only I/O needed is USB in, analog (preferably RCA) out and it would need to have a fixed/line output. I'd like to find something which can perform as well as top end DACs, without all the additional connectivity, preamp, headphone amp etc.
The DAC/headphone amp I've been using for over 10 years is the audiolab M-DAC, so would like something to match or surpass its performance.
Thanks for any suggestions.
The obvious choice is the JDS EL DAC II but I'm not necessarily looking to stack. I'd prefer to have the DAC tucked away, so there's no need for matching aesthetics. The only I/O needed is USB in, analog (preferably RCA) out and it would need to have a fixed/line output. I'd like to find something which can perform as well as top end DACs, without all the additional connectivity, preamp, headphone amp etc.
The DAC/headphone amp I've been using for over 10 years is the audiolab M-DAC, so would like something to match or surpass its performance.
Thanks for any suggestions.
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