Best DAC for around $10K new or used

I want to upgrade my Bryston BDP -1. Considering Bricasti M1, MSB Signature IV, Lampi BIg 7 and Stahltek OPUS...

leog201510-18-2015 2:40pm

rzado Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 166 posts 10-19-2015 at 02:42am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have nothing but positive things to say about the Stahl Tek - I believe you would find it a significant step up from the Bryston. With that said, I have heard great things about the Lampi as well.
rja Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,356 posts 10-19-2015 at 05:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete At 10K you might consider a used Berkeley Reference DAC.
wisnon Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 700 posts 10-19-2015 at 04:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Lampi Big7 or Big6 Nadac TotalDac Bricasti Acqua LaScala ModWright Empirical So many choices at that price level.
leog2015 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 96 posts 10-19-2015 at 06:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What about MSB? Any comments about the Signature IV?
hevac1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 812 posts 10-19-2015 at 07:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete dCS Debussy is in the range, I enjoy it.