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DAC Upgrade

I currently using a Bryston BDA-1 DAC and although it is a pretty good DAC, I want to upgrade to a 2r2 DAC. I recently purchased a Jays Audio cdt2 mk.ll transport and it is exceptional. My budget is in the $2,000 range and after careful review, I have narrowed the list to Schitts-Yagdrasil, Denafrips-Pontus and Holo Spring 2 level 2(new). Unfortunately, It is difficult to compare the three of them side by side, so I have to rely on expert reviews. I am looking for a DAC that is transparent, extended but smooth highs, 3D midrange and tight bass. My equipment is Prima Luna Prologue Pre Amp, Prima Luna Dialogue HP Amp and Silverline Sonata Mk.III speakers. Any thoughts?
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mlapenta
104 posts
 
Chord  Qutest is  really nice at around 2k
mzkmxcv
777 posts
 
@mlapenta 

Yep, for those like me that belive measurements correlate to sound quality, both the Qutest and the Benchmark DAC3 are $1700-$2000 and are very transparent.
madcow
42 posts
 
I have the Denafrips Venus. No wow factor there. So much for R2R.
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georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
A bit more info needed, your system, what it was compared to the difference's in sound ect ect ect. especially seeing it's your first post.

Cheers George  
madcow
42 posts
 
George,
These are what I have.
Audio Quest Vodka Ethernet cable to Magna Mano streamer. Neotech I2C to Denafrips Venus dac. Kitune XLR interconnect to Sony TA-1ES. Silver Circle Audio CS-12 to KEF LS50. Using Cambridge Azur 752BD as transport.
Sound not significantly better when I used the dac on the Cambridge.
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