Published: 2015-01-03, Author: Dave , review by: stereotimes.com
Abstract: Arcam irDACI respond strongly to analog and rarely spend money on high resolution downloads these days, preferring instead to put my cash into tangible musical product. After spending a good part of the year bringing a 50 year old rim drive idler turntabl...
The irDAC offers exceptional sound quality at its price point and arguably above, This $700 DAC uses trickledown design elements from Arcam's reference line, The irDAC is not overly picky in terms of the resolution of the source material. It sounded great
The irDAC lacks networking and streaming capability like some other DACs out there today, The DAC lacks balanced XLR outputs for those running such systems, While not a dealbreaker, it's nice to have a display showing the resolution of the track you're pl
In terms of performance, this unit is likely everything you'd want in a DAC under $1,000. It will breathe life into your music collection. While network streaming isn't possible, it's not exactly a reach to have a friend connect their phone to the dedicat...
Published: 2014-11-27, Author: Jay , review by: gadgetynews.com
Revellutions RC Police Car reviewReal James Bond inspired laser watch in action - videoDACs, or Digital Analogue Convertors, are really coming in to their own now with more-and-more audiophiles and music lovers acknowledging that their digital libraries c...
Abstract: Having left the DAC market alone for the best part of twenty years, Arcam is making up for lost time with an increasingly extensive range. The latest arrival is the irDAC that replaces the earlier iDAC. While it looks similar, the irDAC boasts more inputs...
Published: 2014-01-17, Author: Ed , review by: avforums.com
Excellent sound quality, Useful set of connections, Well built and handsome design
Slight lack of bass weight, No preamp or headphone functionality, Sounds a little ruthless with low bitrates
At a time when most companies are offering us DACs that are digital to analog convertors with something else in the mix - preamps, headphone amps, streamers etc, the irDAC is a model of simplicity. The Arcam is ‘just' a DAC but where it matters, it is a f...
Tremendous sense of timing, A full-bodied, precise and punchy sound, Loads of detail, Wide selection of inputs, Excellent build quality
Cheap-feeling remote control
Some products are impressive from the moment they're powered up. The irDAC is one of those – the way it sucks you in and encourages to keep listening is a rare talent and one you can't afford to ignore. Former current class favourites such as the Music...
