NAD C542 is better than a DAC solution? For example Cambridge DacMagic.
C542 is better than a DAC solution? For example Cambridge DacMagic
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The Monkey
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It all depends on what you're purpose is. Are you going to listen to CDs? Or do you plan to have a PC setup?
I usualy listen CD's but not on computer; I want a dedicate source.
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If you want a dedicated source, not a PC, you'll need a CD player like the NAD.
I have both the NAD C542 and the DAC Magic. I like the DAC in the NAD better than the DAC Magic.
I listened to the NAD C542 with the digital out to the DAC Magic using a Blue Jeans digital cable. The sound was similar to the NAD DAC but I found the soundstage to be a bit narrow and dynamics lacking a bit. I say a bit because the differences were slight - but present.
I am still using the DAC Magic with my PC and MacBookPro and it sounds great. I haven't given up on the DAC Magic for my NAD C542. I will be trying out some other digital cables to see if there is a difference.
I listened to the NAD C542 with the digital out to the DAC Magic using a Blue Jeans digital cable. The sound was similar to the NAD DAC but I found the soundstage to be a bit narrow and dynamics lacking a bit. I say a bit because the differences were slight - but present.
I am still using the DAC Magic with my PC and MacBookPro and it sounds great. I haven't given up on the DAC Magic for my NAD C542. I will be trying out some other digital cables to see if there is a difference.
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