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
funambulistic's picture
Submitted by funambulistic on March 19, 2012 - 7:42pm

Send it to me!

bmilwee's picture
Submitted by bmilwee on March 19, 2012 - 8:25pm

I need a new dac

Tpburns5's picture
Submitted by Tpburns5 on March 19, 2012 - 8:39pm

I'm just starting to build a computer audio system and this would be a great piece to have.

tonysims1323's picture
Submitted by tonysims1323 on March 19, 2012 - 9:32pm

ty_koshman's picture
Submitted by ty_koshman on March 19, 2012 - 9:39pm

Yes Please!

BlueSteelAudio's picture
Submitted by BlueSteelAudio on March 19, 2012 - 9:46pm

Yes

robertogaggio's picture
Submitted by robertogaggio on March 20, 2012 - 3:10am

It would be great to be owner of this rdac!!!!

Duwenbleidd.'s picture
Submitted by Duwenbleidd. on March 20, 2012 - 3:33am

A comment.

d4rk_ch1ld's picture
Submitted by d4rk_ch1ld on March 20, 2012 - 3:34am

To win this would be a dream come true.

Johnny Baby's picture
Submitted by Johnny Baby on March 20, 2012 - 3:39am

It's just so cute.  How could I resist?

Stirrio's picture
Submitted by Stirrio on March 20, 2012 - 5:25am

I'm ready to join the 21st century!

mlaudio's picture
Submitted by mlaudio on March 20, 2012 - 5:32am

looking fwd on having one.

meador89's picture
Submitted by meador89 on March 20, 2012 - 8:05am

So excited to get into Audiophile.

Alan's picture
Submitted by Alan on March 20, 2012 - 10:34am

Putting my name in the hat...

DragonAudiophile's picture
Submitted by DragonAudiophile on March 20, 2012 - 10:35am

Please allow me to welcome myself to the world of dac

kwal's picture
Submitted by kwal on March 20, 2012 - 10:43am

This is a great prize count me in

deanmm's picture
Submitted by deanmm on March 20, 2012 - 12:49pm

Perfect for the final equipment linking the home office to the monster system.  600 GB of FLAC waiting...

joesew's picture
Submitted by joesew on March 20, 2012 - 4:12pm

I'd love to win!!!

designmule's picture
Submitted by designmule on March 20, 2012 - 4:12pm

I hope I win!

nealrm's picture
Submitted by nealrm on March 20, 2012 - 4:16pm

Would be a nice addition to my Arcam FMJ stack.

MTBDude's picture
Submitted by MTBDude on March 20, 2012 - 5:06pm

I would like to be in the running for this !

mkrzych's picture
Submitted by mkrzych on March 20, 2012 - 11:07pm

That would be awesome!

BigRak's picture
Submitted by BigRak on March 21, 2012 - 1:49am

The best part of lent is fish filet fridays!

lenartp's picture
Submitted by lenartp on March 21, 2012 - 2:48am

This is lovely device!

Luxlover's picture
Submitted by Luxlover on March 21, 2012 - 6:31am

Count me in. I would really love to have one.

 

Lux

agrave02's picture
Submitted by agrave02 on March 21, 2012 - 7:40am

Count me in on this...free stuff...?

(v) (;,,;) (v)....woo woo woo woo

peavette's picture
Submitted by peavette on March 21, 2012 - 7:43am

Please enter me!

sarmentor's picture
Submitted by sarmentor on March 21, 2012 - 7:48am

I would love one of those...

iekc's picture
Submitted by iekc on March 21, 2012 - 7:54am

I need It ;) laugh

planet.krypton's picture
Submitted by planet.krypton on March 21, 2012 - 8:15am

I'm in!

MisterT's picture
Submitted by MisterT on March 21, 2012 - 8:23am

I'm ready to retire the XLIIS cassettes and move into the digital world!

kyledandrus's picture
Submitted by kyledandrus on March 21, 2012 - 8:26am

A DAC would be a great addition to my system.

cmward_nyc's picture
Submitted by cmward_nyc on March 21, 2012 - 8:58am

Arcam make fantastic equipment, would love this!

carolinejane713's picture
Submitted by carolinejane713 on March 21, 2012 - 9:02am

This looks great. Keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be the lucky winner!

RTFD262's picture
Submitted by RTFD262 on March 21, 2012 - 9:26am

Nice form for what sounds like an awesome piece of hardware.

drewski59's picture
Submitted by drewski59 on March 21, 2012 - 9:43am

Oh man, I've been wanting a good DAC for sooo long! Funds are limited right now, so this would make my year!

tpbenn's picture
Submitted by tpbenn on March 21, 2012 - 11:02am

winner winner chicken dinner

donunus's picture
Submitted by donunus on March 21, 2012 - 12:59pm

I would really love to win one of these. These would be great for my cans.

Krazypoloc's picture
Submitted by Krazypoloc on March 21, 2012 - 1:20pm

<Insert genereric tiny Tim sob story here>

marc_devil_04@yahoo.com's picture
Submitted by marc_devil_04@y... on March 21, 2012 - 1:25pm

Looks good!

flannersguy's picture
Submitted by flannersguy on March 21, 2012 - 1:42pm

Enter me I'd love one of those.

choco's picture
Submitted by choco on March 21, 2012 - 5:37pm

hoping to win this. to taste difference between my old dac

smiley

NUMBerger's picture
Submitted by NUMBerger on March 21, 2012 - 7:48pm

winner winner chicken dinner

blessmefa's picture
Submitted by blessmefa on March 21, 2012 - 8:04pm

another scam?

stangmanhi808's picture
Submitted by stangmanhi808 on March 21, 2012 - 8:13pm

Very nice. I would be so happy if I won. Thanks for the opportunity.

bajjisw's picture
Submitted by bajjisw on March 21, 2012 - 9:17pm

yes please count me in.

ricou99's picture
Submitted by ricou99 on March 21, 2012 - 9:52pm

exciting treat from a wonderful magazine.

alexwaterson's picture
Submitted by alexwaterson on March 22, 2012 - 5:28am

I want it! I want it!

fvelasco's picture
Submitted by fvelasco on March 22, 2012 - 10:09am

This would be great!

pschum47's picture
Submitted by pschum47 on March 22, 2012 - 12:55pm

I have heard some great things about this little DAC.

tbassny's picture
Submitted by tbassny on March 22, 2012 - 5:30pm

Wasn't aware of this product but it really looks fantastic and well thought out.

bball3748's picture
Submitted by bball3748 on March 22, 2012 - 6:01pm

I hope

mmcorndog's picture
Submitted by mmcorndog on March 22, 2012 - 7:03pm

comment

jrod19075's picture
Submitted by jrod19075 on March 22, 2012 - 7:08pm

arcam fan

remlab's picture
Submitted by remlab on March 23, 2012 - 5:11am

 Groovy Bro!

JoeE SP9's picture
Submitted by JoeE SP9 on March 23, 2012 - 5:24pm

Put my name in the ring!

Ulogin's picture
Submitted by Ulogin on March 23, 2012 - 6:39pm

Please... Count me in!

db's picture
Submitted by db on March 23, 2012 - 7:41pm

Please render my music with stunning accuracy and musicality :)

pjspagnuolo's picture
Submitted by pjspagnuolo on March 23, 2012 - 8:48pm

Would love to hav a new Dac-especially this one.

rich-g's picture
Submitted by rich-g on March 23, 2012 - 9:57pm

If Stereophile says it's good, I'm in.

Jiiero's picture
Submitted by Jiiero on March 24, 2012 - 2:00am

I already have my amp and headphones so it's boiling down to a good dac now. I'm thinking of a hrt music streamer II but this Arcam model would definitely be an improvement over the hrt.

kpkats's picture
Submitted by kpkats on March 24, 2012 - 6:32pm

looks great at least.

pbhatt's picture
Submitted by pbhatt on March 25, 2012 - 8:21am

Please enter me in the rDAC sweepstakes. Thanks!

markbou's picture
Submitted by markbou on March 25, 2012 - 10:47am

Please enter me in the sweepstakes

plmbob's picture
Submitted by plmbob on March 25, 2012 - 8:32pm

would love to have this DAC

Erkit's picture
Submitted by Erkit on March 25, 2012 - 10:16pm

I'm a huge fan. Woop woop!

derekm's picture
Submitted by derekm on March 26, 2012 - 2:01pm

I could use one alot!

popluhv's picture
Submitted by popluhv on March 26, 2012 - 6:22pm

here!

tibblk's picture
Submitted by tibblk on March 26, 2012 - 8:57pm

rDAC

Research2012's picture
Submitted by Research2012 on March 26, 2012 - 9:03pm

This would be awesome. Thank you for the opportunity to win a great piece of gear.

Fihsak's picture
Submitted by Fihsak on March 26, 2012 - 9:08pm

I'd love one!

djmcadam's picture
Submitted by djmcadam on March 27, 2012 - 12:19pm

Would like to win this.

Lofty's picture
Submitted by Lofty on March 27, 2012 - 12:36pm

If I win it will be interesting to compare it to my Benchmark DAC1. 

jeremyquam's picture
Submitted by jeremyquam on March 27, 2012 - 6:24pm

Would love to play with a new toy!

_afrey's picture
Submitted by _afrey on March 27, 2012 - 8:41pm

Yes Please!

guccibass's picture
Submitted by guccibass on March 28, 2012 - 9:46am

The missing link!!! Enter me! Tks!

Oldiephile2's picture
Submitted by Oldiephile2 on March 28, 2012 - 10:46am

Really need an upgrade

vkrsna's picture
Submitted by vkrsna on March 28, 2012 - 6:16pm

I would love to have one

vitruvius's picture
Submitted by vitruvius on March 28, 2012 - 9:37pm

Looks like a sweer piece of equipment!

Phooker's picture
Submitted by Phooker on March 28, 2012 - 11:19pm

Sounds amazing! 

ockins's picture
Submitted by ockins on March 29, 2012 - 6:01am

This would make a nice addition...

Gotta love Stereophile.

rido's picture
Submitted by rido on March 29, 2012 - 6:05am

The women will love this, 1 more device with less cables!

Hydro150's picture
Submitted by Hydro150 on March 29, 2012 - 6:55am

I'm in!

staypositive's picture
Submitted by staypositive on March 29, 2012 - 8:38am

I will take one please!

kendpotter's picture
Submitted by kendpotter on March 29, 2012 - 12:46pm

Please register me for the drawing.

jay_dubya's picture
Submitted by jay_dubya on March 29, 2012 - 12:49pm

It would be great to win!

jlafount's picture
Submitted by jlafount on March 29, 2012 - 12:54pm

Anything that makes audio sound better can't be bad

Klipschman70's picture
Submitted by Klipschman70 on March 29, 2012 - 12:57pm

I love this one

cziegler.katalin's picture
Submitted by cziegler.katalin on March 29, 2012 - 1:10pm

Nice :)

Tarraga's picture
Submitted by Tarraga on March 29, 2012 - 1:20pm

Yes, I'd very much like to have one of these!

cuccarese's picture
Submitted by cuccarese on March 29, 2012 - 1:21pm

Always up for new gear, count me in!

Asr's picture
Submitted by Asr on March 29, 2012 - 1:24pm

thanks for the sweepstakes, hope I win

JustinB's picture
Submitted by JustinB on March 29, 2012 - 1:25pm

Yes, please do sign me up as well. Thank you.

Justin

vgizzi's picture
Submitted by vgizzi on March 29, 2012 - 1:34pm

love it

dgwalizer@gmail.com's picture
Submitted by dgwalizer@gmail.com on March 29, 2012 - 1:39pm

Count me in, I want one. I've transferred all of my CDs to flac files.

bestedit1's picture
Submitted by bestedit1 on March 29, 2012 - 1:42pm

I would love to hear my 12,000+ songs on iTunes in true fidelity.

rjberry's picture
Submitted by rjberry on March 29, 2012 - 1:42pm

Very nice piece of kit.

What better use of technology than in service of art?

-Sonorous in Seattle

pfrumkin's picture
Submitted by pfrumkin on March 29, 2012 - 1:47pm

I would love to hear how it sounds - or, hopefully, doesn't. 

tonehead's picture
Submitted by tonehead on March 29, 2012 - 2:00pm

Hello All,

Please enter my name for a chance to win this fine D/A.

verndoh's picture
Submitted by verndoh on March 29, 2012 - 2:04pm

Help! My delicate ears love sweet sounding music but are sadly attached to a girl earning a girl salary (which is to say I can't afford sweet sounding gear). So instead, I must limit my music consumption due to shitty source ear fatigue. I just can't listen from poor speakers and .mp3 files streamed directly from a computer (oh the horror!)

I hope this isn't a US resident only thing. I could definitely use a win.

- Véronique

bshamsai's picture
Submitted by bshamsai on March 29, 2012 - 2:06pm

I bet this Dac would work great with my Sonos system!!!

anthonyvilla's picture
Submitted by anthonyvilla on March 29, 2012 - 2:13pm

Getter dun

gap-stereophile's picture
Submitted by gap-stereophile on March 29, 2012 - 2:19pm

Cool little toy.  Would love to try it in my setup.

zaustin3's picture
Submitted by zaustin3 on March 29, 2012 - 2:38pm

I still use a Magnavox CDB650 so I need this

wgmontgomery's picture
Submitted by wgmontgomery on March 29, 2012 - 2:43pm

...fingers crossed!

sarcese52's picture
Submitted by sarcese52 on March 29, 2012 - 2:45pm

would love to win this

Adoonan's picture
Submitted by Adoonan on March 29, 2012 - 3:38pm

Enter me plz. 

Wangkimcheung's picture
Submitted by Wangkimcheung on March 29, 2012 - 4:38pm

The rDac looks great!!!!

audioful's picture
Submitted by audioful on March 29, 2012 - 4:40pm

Would like find out how wonderful HD Tracks really sound.

thanks,

audioful

Mark Lamb's picture
Submitted by Mark Lamb on March 29, 2012 - 4:49pm

Enter me.

MarkBryston's picture
Submitted by MarkBryston on March 29, 2012 - 5:21pm

is if Stereophile would annouce when the contest was over and what username at least won wit these contests!!!!! That being said arcam has always been a favorite and would love to hear this DAC!!

pcneal's picture
Submitted by pcneal on March 29, 2012 - 5:24pm

Thanks for the opportunity to win such a flexible device.

Oxford97's picture
Submitted by Oxford97 on March 29, 2012 - 5:27pm

Am I the one to win?

alwool's picture
Submitted by alwool on March 29, 2012 - 6:10pm

thank you.

will post a review after i win.

rdfye's picture
Submitted by rdfye on March 29, 2012 - 6:17pm

I'll just look forward to owning this new Arcam DAC.

duvalier1's picture
Submitted by duvalier1 on March 29, 2012 - 6:37pm

I'm in!!

ken10254's picture
Submitted by ken10254 on March 29, 2012 - 7:09pm

Hope I get the prize

squonk_ga's picture
Submitted by squonk_ga on March 29, 2012 - 7:23pm

My 1990 proceed DAC is still alive and well but for how much longer I do not know. Plus I'm sure a 20 year newer DAC would be a nice upgrade!

pdaddy's picture
Submitted by pdaddy on March 29, 2012 - 7:31pm

Would love to set this up in a 2nd listening room. 

BudgetAudiophile's picture
Submitted by BudgetAudiophile on March 29, 2012 - 7:33pm

I am an audiophile from Indy,

Whose preference in quality's not trendy;

Compressed music's whack!

So I'd love a new DAC!

To win one would be so dandy!

onemorecappa's picture
Submitted by onemorecappa on March 29, 2012 - 8:46pm

Would love to put this in my system....

Braynard Adkins's picture
Submitted by Braynard Adkins on March 29, 2012 - 10:28pm

Enable my Panasonic blu-ray/CD player to sing.  Rig this drawing for me to win; please!

serohdin's picture
Submitted by serohdin on March 30, 2012 - 12:47am

please send a DAC to me

DavidL's picture
Submitted by DavidL on March 30, 2012 - 1:47am

Excellent match with a Mac mini -> very good compact server.

BacHolz's picture
Submitted by BacHolz on March 30, 2012 - 2:53am

I'm using a M2Tech Hiface>Maverick TubeMagic D1 setup from my HTPC.  I've been looking for upgrade paths and would welcome this oppurtunity. Thanks for the chance to do so.

Brankin's picture
Submitted by Brankin on March 30, 2012 - 5:27am

I would love to compare it to my AVA Dac enlightened

wdietrick's picture
Submitted by wdietrick on March 30, 2012 - 5:48am

I don;t have a DAC - count me in!

dff's picture
Submitted by dff on March 30, 2012 - 6:14am

Sure could use one.

Rolli666's picture
Submitted by Rolli666 on March 30, 2012 - 6:50am

Make this poor man one DAC closer to whole.

georgehook's picture
Submitted by georgehook on March 30, 2012 - 8:36am

Okay, I created a new account, and hopefully you've entered me into the sweepstakes.  I've had an Arcam product for years, and though it can be cranky at times (like when I have to turn off the juice ... so I leave it on mostly), it's been giving me as good as sound as you can get off a CD.  So I'd like to hear what it does on my Mac.  Thanks Stereophile: I've been enjoying your magazine for years. 

kwm_00@yahoo.com's picture
Submitted by kwm_00@yahoo.com on March 30, 2012 - 8:45am

I mean really

black321's picture
Submitted by black321 on March 30, 2012 - 9:45am

With USB input, exactly what I need to allow me to easily access my growing portfolio of music files on my hard drive...thanks!

gsuen's picture
Submitted by gsuen on March 30, 2012 - 11:22am

nice looking dac

jinx's picture
Submitted by jinx on March 30, 2012 - 2:42pm

Another hopeful. It sounds like a great DAC to own!

heliman's picture
Submitted by heliman on March 30, 2012 - 4:50pm

Thank you!

crazzell's picture
Submitted by crazzell on March 30, 2012 - 4:52pm

I want one to pair with my Squeezebox Touch.

giantnutz's picture
Submitted by giantnutz on March 30, 2012 - 5:43pm

sign me up!

electron_positron's picture
Submitted by electron_positron on March 30, 2012 - 5:53pm

A comment.

rtucker948's picture
Submitted by rtucker948 on March 30, 2012 - 6:16pm

I'll take one

greenelec's picture
Submitted by greenelec on March 30, 2012 - 6:17pm

 This will sound great with the MLB system I'll buy with my Mega Millions winnings!

bholway's picture
Submitted by bholway on March 30, 2012 - 6:28pm

please enter me as well

theshack's picture
Submitted by theshack on March 30, 2012 - 8:59pm

Pick me.

kent47's picture
Submitted by kent47 on March 31, 2012 - 1:19am

Not possessing a DAC makes me a prime candidate for winning this beauty! Beauty is in the eye, or ear, of the beholder.

charcoalgriller's picture
Submitted by charcoalgriller on March 31, 2012 - 7:06am

I really need a DAC for work. 

Haydnsim12's picture
Submitted by Haydnsim12 on March 31, 2012 - 9:28am

I could definitely use this. THanks. 

paulpdx's picture
Submitted by paulpdx on March 31, 2012 - 10:11am

Thanks

l125255's picture
Submitted by l125255 on March 31, 2012 - 10:13am

really cool DAC

Prole's picture
Submitted by Prole on March 31, 2012 - 10:39am

Please enter my name in the draw. Looks like an excellent piece.

vbaren's picture
Submitted by vbaren on March 31, 2012 - 11:00am

It will be fun to have an rDAC for my CD73

fuzzyvoss's picture
Submitted by fuzzyvoss on March 31, 2012 - 1:24pm

please give it to me, thanks.

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