Try Ayre QB9. It is one of the best sounding DAC under 5K range. The current DSD version is beyond 3K price range. but the original QB9 is around 2K used and you can also choose to upgrade to DSD version with 500USD later on.
Best natural, musical DAC under $3K?
I've been using a Oppo HA-1 headphone amp/DAC in my system and for $1200 no doubt it's an excellent value in the Oppo tradition. As a DAC it had good detail, handled complex passages well, but sounded a bit staged and unnatural to my ears especially in the upper registers.
Of course I'd have to up quite a bit in price, but for under $3K what's your recommendation for "natural" "correct" "organic" "musical" DAC that would do at least partial justice to my just in Verity Parsifal speakers?
So far my top three contenders are:
1) Chord Hugo
2) Wyred4Sound SE
3) Cary Audio 100-T
Any clear choice here? Am I missing something obvious?
Thanks!
Of course I'd have to up quite a bit in price, but for under $3K what's your recommendation for "natural" "correct" "organic" "musical" DAC that would do at least partial justice to my just in Verity Parsifal speakers?
So far my top three contenders are:
1) Chord Hugo
2) Wyred4Sound SE
3) Cary Audio 100-T
Any clear choice here? Am I missing something obvious?
Thanks!
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