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Best DAC - Preamp Combo $5 to $10K Budget

I'm waiting for the day my Levinson 380S bites the dust like my Chord DAC 64 just did.  Both of them are/were 15 to 20 years old with heavy use.  Anyway, is there a really reference level DAC - Preamp combination out there for from $5K to $10K?  Thanks in advance!
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thenewguy007
38 posts
 
I would look into the Rockna Wavedream or Chord Dave. Both are in the $10k range & have volume control.
4425
861 posts
 
ML 585 or 585.5 integrated amp can be found for less than 10k. You get a great amp section too. Very nice piece. 
yyzsantabarbara
4,895 posts
 
The ML 585 was another piece I demo with the Magico A3 and it thought it was about 85% of the ML separate preamp + 2 ML mono blocks (= $60K). The 585 can be had now used for under $7K.
steakster
1,894 posts
 
DiDiT 212se 
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jbuhl
990 posts
 
Check out PS Audio Pre & DAC combo.  In that price range and have a trial period I do believe.
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