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Best DAC for over 2000

I recently purchased a PS Audio DSD Directstream DAC. I had the Perfectwave DAC and found it to be very good but the DSD DAC was just phenomenal by comparison. With the upgrade deal I paid 4000 for the DSD DAC (6K new) but now I am wondering if I should also pay to keep and upgrade my Perfectwave for another 3K or just look for another DAC. I have 2 different music rooms and could use 2 DACs. Is there anything out there that compares?
jyprez
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rja
2,382 posts
 
Aesthetix - Pandora Eclipse
You can get volume control if you want it.
You can get DSD if you want it.
ejr1953
921 posts
 
I have enjoyed a PS Audio DirectStream DAC for now about 18 months, no plans to change.

My dealer highly recommends the Bricasti M1, thinks it's a step up from the PS Audio.  He's not steered me wrong on any of my purchases.  I'm perfectly satisfied with the PS Audio, but if I wasn't, I'd consider the Bricasti.
mrdon
109 posts
 
 Cant advise just yet on which DAC to purchase.. However, i pulled the trigger yesterday and i am now awaiting the arrival of a Callia... After researching countless reviews and looking at DAC after DAC  at this price point and other factors weighed i felt very comfortable with my decision on the Callia.. Plus it was on sale ( yesterday was the last day) which made it that much easier to decide. Frank and Janice were prompt in their response and i have to agree with the person who was at the beginning of this thread, dont see him now. Anyway, they both were courteous and very professional and the warranty was recently extended to 3 yrs., A no brainer in my book.. PS, i recently read a thread where a buyer had extremely poor service with Mytek and had not recieved his unit after several months. I ruled them out immediately afterwards. The only ambivilence was the Chord Hugo 2 at $1,800. That being said i got the Callia under that😏 so no worries here... plus, i already have the mojo... 
soix
10,130 posts
 
Lots of great recommendations here.  I'm sure they all sound fantastic, so at this level it really comes down to your personal preferences.  What properties of a DAC are most important to you and what aspects would you like to improve upon if possible?  I'll just mention the Metrum Pavane as another potential option to explore.  Best of luck. 
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