Sweepstakes

Arcam rDAC Sweepstakes

Jon Iverson  |  Mar 14, 2012  |  First Published: Mar 15, 2012

Register to win a Arcam rDAC audiophile-grade Digital to Analog Converter (MSRP $479) we are giving away.

According to Arcam, the rDAC's sleek cast aluminum case, hides the latest digital technology, including the outstanding Wolfson 8741 DAC. With coaxial, optical and USB inputs, the rDAC renders music with stunning accuracy and musicality.

Uses for the rDAC are endless. CD Players, Internet Radios, cable boxes and game stations can be connected via coaxial or optical leads to deliver a dramatic increase in sound quality. PCs and Macs can feed the rDAC via USB using the Asynchronous USB re-clocking circuitry to almost eliminates the jitter and noise associated with music in computer environments.

The results from the highly affordable rDac are thrilling regardless of the digital audio source.

Click here for more info.

To enter the sweepstakes, all you need is an account on Stereophile.com or AudioStream.com. If you don't already have one, click on the link labeled "register" at the bottom of this announcement or "Create new account" in the right column. Then, enter a username and a valid e-mail address, and click on the "Create new account" button. A message will be automatically sent to the e-mail address you specified, which will include a link to activate the account.

You can enter once on Stereophile.com and once on AudioStream.com for a total of two entries. No more than one entry per site allowed.

The final step (and only step for those who already have an account) is to log in and leave a comment right here on this announcement—any comment will do, as long as it's not profane or spam. Then, when the sweepstakes closes, a lucky commenter will be chosen at random to receive the prize. So post a comment, and good luck!

For complete sweepstakes rules, click here.

[This sweepstakes is now closed.]

COMMENTS
Travis Klersy's picture
Submitted by Travis Klersy on March 14, 2012 - 9:06pm

Looks like something I could enjoy.  Please enter me in the drawing.

Hopslam55's picture
Submitted by Hopslam55 on March 17, 2012 - 7:35am

Hope this entry finds it's way been working at it way too long

Cheers all

amp74's picture
Submitted by amp74 on March 29, 2012 - 5:32pm

entry

jazzinfluenced's picture
Submitted by jazzinfluenced on March 31, 2012 - 6:31pm

I've never won anything before: (

burnspbesq's picture
Submitted by burnspbesq on March 14, 2012 - 9:17pm

I am very happy with the wireless rDAC that serves as the front end of my office system (Arcam Solo Mini and PSB Imagine Minis). I'd love to have another one for the family room.

aopu.mohsin's picture
Submitted by aopu.mohsin on March 14, 2012 - 9:20pm

Question: How will you announce the winner? Will the winner receive an email?

Anyways, I wish I can win this one. I desperately need a good DAC, which I am currently lacking. Thanks.

iListen's picture
Submitted by iListen on March 14, 2012 - 9:24pm

This would be a great device to win. Appreciate the chance!

Thank you Sterophile!

sincang's picture
Submitted by sincang on March 14, 2012 - 9:27pm

thank you stereophile. count me in.

KP Mishra's picture
Submitted by KP Mishra on March 14, 2012 - 9:28pm

I would love to have a good DAC.

Thanks

koyaan's picture
Submitted by koyaan on March 31, 2012 - 11:35am

Please sign me up

Disbro's picture
Submitted by Disbro on March 14, 2012 - 9:34pm

I need a dac, what better one to win!

EricJ's picture
Submitted by EricJ on March 14, 2012 - 9:37pm

YUM!!!

tokapaho's picture
Submitted by tokapaho on March 14, 2012 - 9:47pm

I'll try.

Demky's picture
Submitted by Demky on March 14, 2012 - 9:53pm

Nice new shiny rDac for me please!

Malcolm02's picture
Submitted by Malcolm02 on March 14, 2012 - 9:53pm

I'd love to win

phoenyx's picture
Submitted by phoenyx on March 14, 2012 - 10:03pm

I need this.

gshman's picture
Submitted by gshman on March 14, 2012 - 10:29pm

I don't have a decent DAC

My dad has had Arcam equipment in the past and I liked the sound

CJPinner's picture
Submitted by CJPinner on March 14, 2012 - 10:55pm

The last piece of the puzzle for me.

d.strohmeier's picture
Submitted by d.strohmeier on March 14, 2012 - 11:41pm

Love them little bitsies!

khaavren's picture
Submitted by khaavren on March 14, 2012 - 11:48pm

I don't a DAC yet.  but wouldnt it be cool to win one?

matterrr's picture
Submitted by matterrr on March 15, 2012 - 12:05am

I desperately want one but can't afford it! Help a poor college student out Stereophile!

BigRed's picture
Submitted by BigRed on March 15, 2012 - 12:07am

I'm new to the forum but have been reading your reviews for a while, great stuff all around!  Look forward to the chance of having a nice new DAC in my system!

conanb's picture
Submitted by conanb on March 15, 2012 - 12:15am

DITTO DAC

eburbeck's picture
Submitted by eburbeck on March 15, 2012 - 12:39am

I'm always impressed and pleased when I hear Arcam components - would really love to own one myself!

philipjohnwright's picture
Submitted by philipjohnwright on March 15, 2012 - 12:56am

If I win this one does that mean I will get stereo?!

aopu.mohsin's picture
Submitted by aopu.mohsin on March 15, 2012 - 6:23am

Good one

Fab_B's picture
Submitted by Fab_B on March 15, 2012 - 1:10am

My DAC is down, hooray for the Rdac !!!smiley

izzy_best's picture
Submitted by izzy_best on March 15, 2012 - 1:50am

Thanks guys for the opportunity to win. If it wasn't going to be a random draw I would come up with something witty and intelligent but this is going to have to do!

audiophile543's picture
Submitted by audiophile543 on March 15, 2012 - 2:13am

Please enter me!

whell's picture
Submitted by whell on March 15, 2012 - 2:26am

Thanks for this opportunity! 

jgossman's picture
Submitted by jgossman on March 15, 2012 - 2:27am

Wonder how they'd work together?

I'll take one please.

StCugat's picture
Submitted by StCugat on March 15, 2012 - 2:31am

Love to have one.

char_williams's picture
Submitted by char_williams on March 15, 2012 - 3:15am

That would be great!

Bkhuna's picture
Submitted by Bkhuna on March 15, 2012 - 4:20am

What a great way to enter the world of high-res, digital audio.  I can't wait to hear how this will breath new life into my system.

sonnenwender's picture
Submitted by sonnenwender on March 16, 2012 - 1:50pm

count me in

ramus's picture
Submitted by ramus on March 15, 2012 - 4:27am

needs a DAC :)

soulful.terrain's picture
Submitted by soulful.terrain on March 15, 2012 - 4:32am

 

 I have heard other gear with the Wolfson DAC's and yes, they are GREAT DAC's.

mreise's picture
Submitted by mreise on March 15, 2012 - 4:32am

Would love to compare this against a Peachtree Dac-it.  Sign me up!!

david.parker83's picture
Submitted by david.parker83 on March 15, 2012 - 4:33am

What a great way to get my living room hifi'd up!  I'm in. 

OCLV5500's picture
Submitted by OCLV5500 on March 15, 2012 - 4:49am

Bring that guy home to Mama!!!!!

JItterjaber's picture
Submitted by JItterjaber on March 15, 2012 - 4:51am

Again, Um...Yes Please!

Fountainhead's picture
Submitted by Fountainhead on March 15, 2012 - 4:57am

Audio Nirvana on a budget!

jdpalmer1's picture
Submitted by jdpalmer1 on March 15, 2012 - 5:08am

Oooh Oooh!  Can I enter here too?!? Papa wants!

Thanks.

vkvedam's picture
Submitted by vkvedam on March 15, 2012 - 5:25am

I would love to win it! All the best people...

RBrooks's picture
Submitted by RBrooks on March 15, 2012 - 5:28am

Thanks for the contest

Ian83's picture
Submitted by Ian83 on March 15, 2012 - 5:49am

Thanks!

angeloy1971's picture
Submitted by angeloy1971 on March 15, 2012 - 5:55am

Would be an outstanding shiinning light in my system

hdlesser's picture
Submitted by hdlesser on March 15, 2012 - 5:59am

Count me in too

matt123's picture
Submitted by matt123 on March 15, 2012 - 5:59am

Thank you

Beau Ranheim's picture
Submitted by Beau Ranheim on March 15, 2012 - 6:00am

Looks like a nice additn to my system!!!

MJW3's picture
Submitted by MJW3 on March 15, 2012 - 6:03am

Sign me up.  I could always use another DAC

raysclim's picture
Submitted by raysclim on March 15, 2012 - 6:09am

Wonderful product with great company history and reputation 

Please sign me up for the sweepstakes. 

Thanks 

cpetkus's picture
Submitted by cpetkus on March 15, 2012 - 6:16am

Please enter me in the sweepstakes!

Thanks!

parkhopper's picture
Submitted by parkhopper on March 15, 2012 - 6:18am

grey17's picture
Submitted by grey17 on March 15, 2012 - 6:19am

Count me in - this would be a great upgrade (potentially) for my arcam CD92.

UtahHappyEar's picture
Submitted by UtahHappyEar on March 15, 2012 - 6:24am

Have the perfect use for it..

pescatore's picture
Submitted by pescatore on March 15, 2012 - 6:27am

I'm in

vstables's picture
Submitted by vstables on March 15, 2012 - 6:28am

I hope I win this, I need a DAC in my system, and this one would work nicely!!

DetroitVinylRob's picture
Submitted by DetroitVinylRob on March 15, 2012 - 6:33am

Wow, nice Arcam rDAC... please enter me!

Happy Listening1

landon135's picture
Submitted by landon135 on March 15, 2012 - 6:42am

actually in the market for a dac. yes please.

docdan50's picture
Submitted by docdan50 on March 15, 2012 - 6:46am

enter me please

psmo63's picture
Submitted by psmo63 on March 15, 2012 - 6:58am

I WON!!! No.....seriously.......you all can quit now............dude, seriously.....

skarphace's picture
Submitted by skarphace on March 15, 2012 - 7:01am

Beats the heck out of my onboard audio, if I win this I'll be upgradeing my headphones sooner than later

drumguy48's picture
Submitted by drumguy48 on March 15, 2012 - 7:03am

It's Mine !

SKZA's picture
Submitted by SKZA on March 15, 2012 - 7:20am

As I used to say while playing board games as a kid... "Is it my turn to win now!?" 

I took taking turns very seriously. 

joyeous's picture
Submitted by joyeous on March 15, 2012 - 7:25am

I want this thing! 

lawn_wrangler's picture
Submitted by lawn_wrangler on March 15, 2012 - 7:26am

heard good things about this DAC.

pensnyc's picture
Submitted by pensnyc on March 15, 2012 - 7:29am

Sign me up!

flavio.a.d.saraiva's picture
Submitted by flavio.a.d.saraiva on March 15, 2012 - 7:30am

I'm in...

volvic's picture
Submitted by volvic on March 15, 2012 - 7:32am

WHY NOT. 

Nick L. 

KeithyD's picture
Submitted by KeithyD on March 15, 2012 - 7:34am

A really nice bit of kit!

Duck851's picture
Submitted by Duck851 on March 15, 2012 - 7:35am

I recently discovered that my A/V receiver will not pass any digital input through any of its analog outputs to my listening system, so I've been looking at DACs.

 

Thanks!

genelin's picture
Submitted by genelin on March 15, 2012 - 7:38am

I would love to have this DAC!

LM2940's picture
Submitted by LM2940 on March 15, 2012 - 7:40am

Looks great! Enter me please!

evanolynuk's picture
Submitted by evanolynuk on March 15, 2012 - 7:41am

comment! :)  Wolfson eh?

hayduke's picture
Submitted by hayduke on March 15, 2012 - 7:51am

comment

pseudouw's picture
Submitted by pseudouw on March 15, 2012 - 7:52am

The missing link in my budget audiophile system!

im_all_ears's picture
Submitted by im_all_ears on March 15, 2012 - 7:54am

I used to work for an DAC manufacturing company. I know good quality conversion when I hear it! Would love to have a listen!

garmando's picture
Submitted by garmando on March 15, 2012 - 8:03am

The only dac I have right now is inside my Marantz CD 63SE! Time for me to get with the times.

mikakaar's picture
Submitted by mikakaar on March 15, 2012 - 8:21am

Great idea, got me signing up! I definitely could use that.

sharksfan's picture
Submitted by sharksfan on March 15, 2012 - 8:26am

Heard good things about this dac. Thanks.

Jeffstudio's picture
Submitted by Jeffstudio on March 15, 2012 - 8:26am

It would be a great system match for me. Thanks !

rubytuesday's picture
Submitted by rubytuesday on March 15, 2012 - 8:35am

Would love it!

SebieDreamtime's picture
Submitted by SebieDreamtime on March 15, 2012 - 9:02am

Would love to update my DAC.

cardinal1979's picture
Submitted by cardinal1979 on March 15, 2012 - 9:13am

Well, it looks like I didn't win those cables.  But this nice DAC would be nice, also.

pulsetsar's picture
Submitted by pulsetsar on March 15, 2012 - 9:22am

Would love this for the new setup!

floydianpsyche's picture
Submitted by floydianpsyche on March 15, 2012 - 9:30am

Hello, Count me in too...

saronian's picture
Submitted by saronian on March 15, 2012 - 9:33am

Yes! Another contest.

Bubbamike's picture
Submitted by Bubbamike on March 15, 2012 - 9:34am

Ja es gut!

rowland's picture
Submitted by rowland on March 15, 2012 - 9:39am

Would love to get this DAC to connect to my iTunes library and Rotel amp.

ZbynekN's picture
Submitted by ZbynekN on March 15, 2012 - 10:01am

I'd like to hear it's "stunning accuracy and musicality".

mikepbrowning's picture
Submitted by mikepbrowning on March 15, 2012 - 10:08am

Send it my way!

bwd's picture
Submitted by bwd on March 15, 2012 - 10:15am

It would be great to have this. I have converted to mostly computer playback and this will be a great upgrade from the headphone/RCA cable interface.

 

Thanks

FSonicSmith's picture
Submitted by FSonicSmith on March 15, 2012 - 10:17am

Dac's are coming out of the woodwork. It is not the chips that count. It is not the interface. It is the power supply, the grounding, and the output stages. That's my humble opinion. Having auditioned some very expensive DACs lately, I am still convinced that vinyl is better. I said "it's not the chips that count" but what I really mean is that none of the currently available chips succeed in being perfect at clocking and being immune to jitter and being able to recreate a sound wave perfectly. Inexpensive DACs like this designed by engineers that make compromises wisely might well be the way to go, because even the DACs that do everything right still sound digital. Felt compelled to express this, though my first instinct was to simply post "I'll gladly take it and give it a try".

Buck1's picture
Submitted by Buck1 on March 15, 2012 - 10:20am

Give it to me now!

adbsvc's picture
Submitted by adbsvc on March 15, 2012 - 10:20am

Please enter me into the contest, this looks like another wonderful product from the folks at Arcam....Thank you.

bertdw's picture
Submitted by bertdw on March 15, 2012 - 10:29am

Does it go well with the Van den Hul cables from the last sweepstakes? cool

andyliu52's picture
Submitted by andyliu52 on March 15, 2012 - 10:32am

i hope i win i hope i win!

varga1939's picture
Submitted by varga1939 on March 15, 2012 - 10:36am

Better recieve a birthday present late than not at all!

Ric Flinn's picture
Submitted by Ric Flinn on March 15, 2012 - 10:48am

I'd love to have one of these in my system.

Summerisle's picture
Submitted by Summerisle on March 15, 2012 - 10:51am

Oooh a DAC!

yeang_chng@hotmail.com's picture
Submitted by yeang_chng@hotm... on March 15, 2012 - 10:54am

Excited to join the Stereophile community!

johnpearl's picture
Submitted by johnpearl on March 15, 2012 - 10:59am

Hi Everyone,

Wow!! This would be a great addtion to my ever-growing collection of small silver or black electric boxes. Best of luck.

jsirons's picture
Submitted by jsirons on March 15, 2012 - 11:13am

 

Need one.

Jataro's picture
Submitted by Jataro on March 15, 2012 - 11:18am

Please enter me.  Thanks!

jcbenten's picture
Submitted by jcbenten on March 15, 2012 - 11:48am

I wish it came in black but the silve would look pretty on my shelf!

carlosadonai's picture
Submitted by carlosadonai on March 15, 2012 - 11:58am

 

This might be a good product. I wanna one for free.

Welly Wu's picture
Submitted by Welly Wu on March 15, 2012 - 12:05pm

I doubt that I will win, but contact me if I am selected.

cheesecake's picture
Submitted by cheesecake on March 15, 2012 - 12:05pm

Yes plzz!

will60's picture
Submitted by will60 on March 15, 2012 - 12:18pm

This would be awesome to win!

ejohnsen627's picture
Submitted by ejohnsen627 on March 15, 2012 - 12:24pm

Yes I would like to enter to win a swell lookin DAC.   Sweet.

 

TreAdidas's picture
Submitted by TreAdidas on March 15, 2012 - 12:42pm

I love this Dac!  Want it soo bad.  NOM NOM NOM NOM MUNCH!

 

smiley

welltoldtales's picture
Submitted by welltoldtales on March 15, 2012 - 12:49pm

Hey, this would be great for my setup!

fkrausz's picture
Submitted by fkrausz on March 15, 2012 - 12:49pm

I have an Arcam CD player -- now long in the tooth -- and I can testify to the fact that them guys know their DACs.

alec_cat's picture
Submitted by alec_cat on March 15, 2012 - 12:55pm

It would be nice to win this!

Bixby's picture
Submitted by Bixby on March 15, 2012 - 12:57pm

Here's hoping.

SpinMark3313's picture
Submitted by SpinMark3313 on March 15, 2012 - 12:59pm

Yes, Mark would like.

ZombieFish's picture
Submitted by ZombieFish on March 15, 2012 - 1:01pm

it would so nice with the rest of my equipment

bplexico's picture
Submitted by bplexico on March 15, 2012 - 1:03pm

Look forward to winning!

guslab98's picture
Submitted by guslab98 on March 15, 2012 - 1:18pm

Would love to win one!

jacobg12's picture
Submitted by jacobg12 on March 15, 2012 - 1:31pm

This would go nicely with my new Audioengines!

krakzor's picture
Submitted by krakzor on March 15, 2012 - 2:20pm

This looks amazing. I would love to add this to my home setup. Thanks!

msardo's picture
Submitted by msardo on March 15, 2012 - 2:24pm

And I happen to be in the market for a DAC, so thank you for the opportunity to try and win one.

Thanks,

Mark, from Upstate New York

kana813's picture
Submitted by kana813 on March 15, 2012 - 2:42pm

I'll give it a nice home here on Maui. ;-)

DrThundr's picture
Submitted by DrThundr on March 15, 2012 - 2:55pm

Yes please!  I'd love to have one.

saponifiable's picture
Submitted by saponifiable on March 15, 2012 - 3:15pm

Then at least I would have something to compared to my Audioengine D1. :D

leeeh57's picture
Submitted by leeeh57 on March 15, 2012 - 3:32pm

Appreciate your work.  Thanks for the opportunity to explore using a new DAC.

elemental_child's picture
Submitted by elemental_child on March 15, 2012 - 3:34pm

Would love this!

Crazychords's picture
Submitted by Crazychords on March 15, 2012 - 3:34pm

Great new DAC.  I've realy been needing a USB DAC.  Love that dCS technology inside.

akila219's picture
Submitted by akila219 on March 15, 2012 - 3:37pm

this is cool! may i have one please.yes

akila219's picture
Submitted by akila219 on March 15, 2012 - 3:38pm

this is cool! may I have one please.

djlovell's picture
Submitted by djlovell on March 15, 2012 - 3:51pm

Hi, I just love a good contest.

duhx99's picture
Submitted by duhx99 on March 15, 2012 - 3:54pm

I've been looking at DAC/integrated amp options extensively and have found nothing but headaches.  If I won this I could focus on a high quality amp and finally break into hifi audio.

cesson2054's picture
Submitted by cesson2054 on March 15, 2012 - 4:06pm

My cheap DVD player goes straight to the amp, so I do really need that DAC

kovan yarrum's picture
Submitted by kovan yarrum on March 15, 2012 - 4:43pm

+1 entry here for the rDAC.

max power's picture
Submitted by max power on March 15, 2012 - 4:49pm

Jumping through the hoop!

Coolsax's picture
Submitted by Coolsax on March 15, 2012 - 5:03pm

I'd love to have this for my new Squeezebox touch.. hope I win.

 

tom collins's picture
Submitted by tom collins on March 15, 2012 - 5:29pm

would love to have it.

 

tom

mfirst's picture
Submitted by mfirst on March 15, 2012 - 5:29pm

piece of equiptment - simple and very "mac-like" looking (if you like that kind of stuff)

would look great with my system.......

 

-michael

spyder1's picture
Submitted by spyder1 on March 15, 2012 - 6:37pm

This Arcam rDAC would be a great addition to my computer audio system!

Glotz's picture
Submitted by Glotz on March 15, 2012 - 7:01pm

I know its in there somewhere!

Bogus's picture
Submitted by Bogus on March 15, 2012 - 7:10pm

Just started the hunt for a solid budget DAC.  Look forward to more info on this one.

xridel's picture
Submitted by xridel on March 15, 2012 - 7:18pm

Please enter me for the draw

jeffh's picture
Submitted by jeffh on March 15, 2012 - 7:43pm

I would love to have this for my system.  Thanks for the chance to win.smiley

 

Jeff

peckjed's picture
Submitted by peckjed on March 15, 2012 - 7:55pm

this DAC looks awesome, it would pair beautifully with my iMac. not to mention my Ibasso is busted! :-( 

nandrosa's picture
Submitted by nandrosa on March 15, 2012 - 7:59pm

This would be great for my budget hifi system!

doyall's picture
Submitted by doyall on March 15, 2012 - 8:09pm

Send it on my way!

Elvis1's picture
Submitted by Elvis1 on March 15, 2012 - 8:32pm

Oooh me too, me too.

Elvis1's picture
Submitted by Elvis1 on March 15, 2012 - 8:32pm

Oooh me too, me too.

thomasrhee's picture
Submitted by thomasrhee on March 15, 2012 - 8:39pm

In the words of Al Davis "just win baby"!

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