DAC options - help choose - topping Dx7s- topping E50 - Cambridge DAC magic 200

[JoziNic]

Hi all,

looking at trying an alternative DAC, currently running a TeddyPardo Teddy DAC (a great sounding DAC), but doesn’t have headphone out, and goes upto 24/192 (doesn’t support 176.4)

As I’m traveling in a few months I see a couple of options on the market namely:
Topping DX7s R5 500
Cambridge audio DAC Magic 200 R7 200

Both of the above have headphone out, and seem to support dsd 512 & 32bit/768kHz via usb (256 on the Cambridge)

The thinking is to have something that allows for headphones (& offers a bit more support in terms of frequency) & the hopes of course that they may sound better than the current DAC. Although I think to find one that does all 3 things at this price point will be difficult (I only have the budget to try 1, and then will keep which ever in my system does better and then put the other up for sale)

Advice or comments on experience with either as always appreciated

 

[David Morris]

If I may ask, do you need a balanced circuit because Chord make some awesome DAC/amp combos too?

 

[JoziNic]

If I may ask, do you need a balanced circuit because Chord make some awesome DAC/amp combos too?

Doesn’t need balanced. RCA is fine

 

[David Morris]

These guys seem to be quite fair on their pricing, especially the Chord Mojo 2 - https://www.audiosanctuary.co.uk/

 

[FranZAR]

These guys seem to be quite fair on their pricing, especially the Chord Mojo 2 - https://www.audiosanctuary.co.uk/

The one issue I've always had with the Chord is that it looks like a Duxbury modem from the 90's...

 

[David Morris]

The one issue I've always had with the Chord is that it looks like a Duxbury modem from the 90's...

I agree they do have very odd ball styling but their owners love them to bits @CDFourie