Best DAC/preamp for under $2K?

I'm looking for a DAC that also has a high quality preamp function for going direct to the amp. The BMC and Benchmark are two I'm aware of - are there other better options out there for around $2K?

larrybou04-29-2014 2:57pm

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chrshanl37 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 841 posts 05-02-2014 at 05:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Anyone with experience with the BMC pure DAC?
chrshanl37 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 841 posts 05-03-2014 at 08:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Curious to know if it would be better to spend up to $2.5 on a new dac/pre or buy a used dac/pre around $1200 and augment it with something like Audiophelio 2 or a synchromesh. The list of manufacturers making Dac/Preamps right now appear to be endless.
chrshanl37 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 841 posts 08-21-2014 at 05:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had a NAD m51 in my system and compared it with the DAC in an original apple TV.....no difference what so ever none

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