Looking for a clean, transparent, uncolored DAC for cheap

I see there is a Used-Like New D50s on amazon for $186.99 seems like a bargain

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That’s a pretty good deal

Thanx for the info MON

I love how people ask a question with very special / niche requirements and then add the need for it to be ‘cheap’.

that’s a conundrum and oxymoron…they don’t happen. niche means expensive! LoLoL!

Mine was simple, good sound not bothered with features lol

Still casually searching for a separate DAC to compliment my Asgard 3. Currently deciding now between the SU-8, the EL DAC, or maybe the ENOG2 PRO. Trying to keep slightly above or below what I paid for the Asgard.

I think the el dac II would be my pick here actually for single ended performance

But will they stack?

I don’t see why not, it’s pretty slim. He could look for a used bifrost but he has said he doesn’t want to buy used

Yeaaaaah sorry about that lmao
I really like the look of the EL DAC, seems to do pretty well measurement wise, though I can’t really say which DAC would work well with the A3 sound-wise without asking you folks.

I mean any of them will sound pretty great, I just think the el dac II is the best performer for single end, that or the topping d50s

The D50s also looks really neat, though I don’t have anything that can take advantage of the bluetooth feature lol

So between the D50S and EL II, I really can’t go wrong with either of them lol. I personally like the look of the EL DAC, and I do like that according to you at least, it’s got the best performance for single ended.

Yeah I think the el dac II is a bit better imo

The Cambridge Audio Dac magic 100 is not Bad too.
It works very well with the Schiit product.
It is a little bit older but really nice,take a look on reviews and you tube too.