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    Posted: 14 Sep 2010 at 6:24am
Hello everyone! new here and this is my first post. Just getting into a decent setup and have decided on a solo for my first amp, will probably upgrade to psu1 when money allows. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good DAC? I have alot of digital files that I will be using via USB or S/pdif for cds I will be using an older Magnavox cdb 502 (rebrand Phillips) that my dad no longer uses. The headphones the solo will be driving are a new set of HD650's. I'm also wondering what burn in time for the solo is? and what method should I go about doing this? (run a cd on repeat?)
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How much do you wish to spend on the DAC? Also, what part of the world are you in? I ask the second question because sometimes a more expensive unit could end up being cheaper. That is if you were to buy a cheaper unit and then it needs service but you then have to ship it around the world then it eats up all your up front savings.
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I'm located in Canada as for how much I want to spend for now I think 500 might be the most I can do.
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A viable option would be to check Audiogon, you can find good prices on use equipment. As a norm most user are very anal and take good care of the gear. http://www.audiogon.com/index.html

There are some excellent DAC's made in China and I am currently testing a couple of them. These can be bought for about $300 new. However should they ever need repair it could cost you time/money having to ship it back. If you are ok with that you may wish to read on the HLLY SMK-III which can be found on eBay.
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Right now I'm leaning toward Cambridge audio dacmagic I've heard this is a good dac for the price.
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Welcome EDMCR, and enjoy with this community

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One of my work colleagues has the DACmagic in his system and loves it. Welcome and please let us all know how you get on with the DAC you buy.
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