>$150 DAC suggestion for Swan M50W

[Sardis]

Hey guys,

 

So I am getting some Swan M50w 2.1 speakers tomorrow for $120 which I thought was too good of a deal to pass up. http://www.swanspeaker.com/product/htm/view.asp?id=443

 

My question is what DAC under $150, preferrable $100, is there that I can get that will be suitable for these speakers. I realise it's not the same as driving high ohm headphones so no real need for an amp but I'd like better quality than just onboard. I have seen second hand Essence STX cards going for about $100 but I would prefer a portable solution that I can use with my laptop and phone if I even need to. Thanks in advance!

[Bazingaman18]

<p>Fiio e10 will amaze you and i think its around $60-$70. Also I would like you to post a review of those speakers in the review thread so I can see if you like the speakers or not.</p>

[UselessBread]

<p>Fiio e10 will amaze you and i think its around $60-$70. Also I would like you to post a review of those speakers in the review thread so I can see if you like the speakers or not.</p>

those are more focused on headphones.

But they should work as the speakers are active.

[Bazingaman18]

those are more focused on headphones.

They make my 2.1 speaker setup sound so much better and when I want to plug in headphones i can.

[ShearMe]

The Behringer UCA202 is all you need if you want only a DAC. Do not use the headphone port.

[h3ll0]

or a FiiO D03k http://www.headphonebar.com/fiio-d03k-taishan/

 

Considering most mobo's have a optical out it's a better deal

 

or Schiit Modi http://schiit.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=14