DAC recommendations for CDs in 2-channel system

There’s a Bel Canto DAC3VB with virtual battery power supply for sale here now at $1149. Original list was about $5000. I had this in my system on extended loan and was extremely impressed with its open and natural sound, and if I could’ve afforded it at the time it would still be here. Read the reviews. Unfortunately I don’t know how it would compare to the current R2R dacs, but I couldn’t find any faults with its sound and would be surprised if you weren’t likewise impressed. Certainly a good value at this price and certainly comparable with the rest of your system. Just one option FWIW. Best of luck.

Thanks for this. So far reviews look pretty good. This is probably the top end of what I'd spend, especially for an older model in a fast-changing category.

What about using a OPPO 105 or 205? $1100/1200 new, Its a awesome universal player (sounds like you spin discs) and has more connections then you’ll need or want,connects to your stereo with a pair of RCA’s or XLR’s nice :-) Built in dual ESS Saber dac’s make it sound very good indeed not to mention the video you get. You can connect a server/streamer too with its USB audio input, future proof!

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/oppo-bdp-105-universal-blu-ray-player-and-dac

https://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-udp-205

P.S. no better value out there right now (105), for $1100 (new) you get a 3K player.

Matt