Hi all,
At the outset let me say that my exposure to DACs is limited. I used a DIY Subbu DAC and currently using a Topping D50 which gets the job done. I had tried the Metrum R2R Onyx and I couldn't tell any difference between the D50 so I didn't want to spend big bucks. That said, I miss a remote in the D50 to switch inputs and wanted volume control so it can directly feed the power amp. Also, just thought of having a respectable dac . The RME looks to be popular and the INR price is around my budget at 1.08L. Monarchy NM24 would be interesting but it will be 1590 + shipping and duty and no remote.
I don't have any special requirements (or I'm not aware of), DSD seems to be pretty standard, MQA no. Balanced output not critical. Headphone amp not really needed but if it comes along I have no choice.
Thought to ask you gurus out here whether this is a good choice or is there anything else to consider in that price range.
At the outset let me say that my exposure to DACs is limited. I used a DIY Subbu DAC and currently using a Topping D50 which gets the job done. I had tried the Metrum R2R Onyx and I couldn't tell any difference between the D50 so I didn't want to spend big bucks. That said, I miss a remote in the D50 to switch inputs and wanted volume control so it can directly feed the power amp. Also, just thought of having a respectable dac . The RME looks to be popular and the INR price is around my budget at 1.08L. Monarchy NM24 would be interesting but it will be 1590 + shipping and duty and no remote.
I don't have any special requirements (or I'm not aware of), DSD seems to be pretty standard, MQA no. Balanced output not critical. Headphone amp not really needed but if it comes along I have no choice.
Thought to ask you gurus out here whether this is a good choice or is there anything else to consider in that price range.