Recommendation for DAC needed.


I’m looking to replace my Schiit Gumby DAC.  Price range: $2000-3000.
Right now considering Ayre Codex.
Need it for my CD transport as a well as compacity for hi res streaming.
 I don’t need headphone capability.
Any high quality unit recommendations would be appreciated.
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The D50 sounds like lifeless a$$.

Going from multi bit to off the shelf DS chip sucks all the life out of the music.
Forgot to mention the gungnir had the same update as the yggy it is just not ‘official’.

worth a try, or go for the yggy. Just a hint more neutral and smudge more resolution.


Yggy certainly plays high rez to 24/192. Don't see much source material higher than that. It doesn't do DSD, so if ripping SACDs is your thing, look elsewhere.
BTW, Darko's reviews and news on Analog 2 etc. are worthwhile reads. Cheers,
Spencer