Is there a qulaity DAC that has USB and coaxial.

Just noticed this thread. I'm surprised nobody specifically mentioned the PS Audio Digital Link III. It has both coax and USB, sounds great, and is really easy to use. I personally like it better than the W4S Dac-1.

there are certainly lots of options at your budget, but i'll also recommend the Wyred 4 Sound DACs. i prefer mine over the Weiss Minerva it replaced. don't let the relatively low price put you off - the wyred dacs are fantastic. the $1500 you'd have left in your budget would buy a lot of music!

Second the vote for W4S DAC2. This is the real deal and is a screaming bargain. Has every input you could want and they all work well, regardless of source. I have lived with this DAC for 5 months now and continue to be impressed. I can afford almost anything out there but see no reason to throw away $$. Only downside is that it is pretty dowdy looking, but what a personality!

Neal

Another thumbs up for the Wyred 4 Sound Dac2.

Wyred Dac 1 or 2 as needed.