If I wanted to spend more on a DAC, which I don't, this DAC might be my pick:
http://www.mojo-audio.com/digital-to-analog-converters/
Mystique v3 DAC Balanced
$7,555.55
But I really want to stick to a much lower budget.
In fact, I am still considering the Marantz HD-DAC1 at $799 or so.
https://www.marantz.co.uk/uk/products/pages/productdetails.aspx?catid=hifi&subcatid=usbdaconvert...
I read this comment (paraphrased) in some forum:
That makes a lot of sense to me. At this stage of my learning curve in this hobby, I will aim to buy mid-level electronics and then spend what I save there on the best speakers I can afford. Hence, my desire to keep the DAC cost under $2000 and maybe even under $1000.
Thanks
http://www.mojo-audio.com/digital-to-analog-converters/
Mystique v3 DAC Balanced
$7,555.55
But I really want to stick to a much lower budget.
In fact, I am still considering the Marantz HD-DAC1 at $799 or so.
https://www.marantz.co.uk/uk/products/pages/productdetails.aspx?catid=hifi&subcatid=usbdaconvert...
I read this comment (paraphrased) in some forum:
For me, the higher value proposition, is to buy mid-level electronics and spend more money on headphones / speakers... which allows me far greater enjoyment of my music library.
I take this approach after years of chasing the ghost of better equipment in the two channel world before realizing that it was a never-ending pursuit that detracted from the enjoyment of listening to great music.
That makes a lot of sense to me. At this stage of my learning curve in this hobby, I will aim to buy mid-level electronics and then spend what I save there on the best speakers I can afford. Hence, my desire to keep the DAC cost under $2000 and maybe even under $1000.
Thanks