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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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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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musichead OP
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Please post your impressions on each. Add the Holo Springs to your list if possible it's on top of my list. The Mojo Mystique V2 SE is very interesting but not much information on the net about it.
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