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Which DAC: Benchmark, Mytek, Audio Mirror, Holo Audio, Mojo Audio?

Looking to upgrade my current Rega DAC-R and have been doing some internet searching and these DACs look interesting and fit within my price range:
BENCHMARK - DAC3 B - $1700
MYTEK DIGITAL Mytek - Liberty DAC - $1000

Audio Mirror - TUBADOUR III DAC - $1200
Holo Audio – Spring DAC 2/3 - $1900-2700
Mojo Audio - Mystique v2 SE DAC - $2500
The other option is to just stick with the Rega DAC-R
I play CDs only and would like to maximize that format. Anyone have experience with these DACs? I have no opportunity to audition them where I live.

Which DAC would provide the most significant upgrade from the Rega? The Rega frames the music well and sounds good with almost every disc I throw at it. I’m not shooting for different and I don’t want something that will limit what's  enjoyable (CDs or types of music).
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georgehifi
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musichead
I play CDs only and would like to maximize that format. Anyone have experience with these DACs?
Holo Spring I heard the level 2 for two weeks in my system and it was eye/ear opening, and liked it even more when switched to NOS mode form OS mode. And it can do DSD (if your into it)
I did a review of one I loaned of a member, here is the review I gave it.

https://www.stereo.net.au/forums/topic/256748-holo-spring-dac-level2-review/

Cheers George
soix
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I'm with you on the R2R DAC thing.  The Metrum Onyx is another one in your price range and is also NOS.  The Onyx features a lot of the design and proprietary technology from their top DACs, and they're built in the Netherlands if that matters.  Here's a little more info in case you're interested...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/122898435236?ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F7...

Best of luck in your search. 
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celander
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@dsper, I’ve address your Theta Digital DAC question on the thread below.

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/if-you-still-spin-cd-s-their-is-a-reference-level-transport-f...
veroguy
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MusicHead.  I'm in the same boat, looking for a DAC for <$2500.

Right now on my to-audition short list:

* Mojo Mystique V2 SE  
* Metrum Onyx
* Chord Qutest

Happy to share results with you.
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