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Looking for a $1k DAC that delivers?

I'm looking for recommendations for a $1k DAC. I tried Musical Fidelity's m1. It delivers crisp and clean highs, wide soundstage and breathy vocals, but there is no bottom end. The bass is non-existent. Peachtree's iDAC is warmer but just does not draw me in. I would like to try Eastern Electric's tube dac plus but Bill at Morningstar won't allow an audition. Does anyone have experience with the Eastern Electric or Wyred 4 Sound's DAC 1 or 2? Any other recommendations? Thanks!
srz888
srz888 OP
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Foster, how does the EE compare with running the Krell directly?
foster_9
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With the EE Plus there is a better sense of space, air and separation of instruments. There is more solidity, weight, low end, and resolution. The sound spreads out too and yet instruments are more focused. I listen primarily to jazz. Forgot to add that the EE Plus is more "involving."
srz888 OP
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More low end?! This is what I find is missing from most DACs. Great to hear
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junglern
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How the EE compares to the Rega DAC, i already own the Brio-R, i listen mostly jazz as well.
thanks
bigkidz
3,381 posts
 
Find a Museatex Bitstream. For the used prices it still outperforms allthese dacs listed.
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