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Suggestions for a top flight streamer/Dac around the $2000 mark?

Time for another change and moving from my Ayre EX8 super integrated with built in streaming and dac to a BAT VK300SE integrated.
So looking to up the ante on streaming and dac sq with a dedicated streamer/dac.
I know this tech moves faster than I can keep track of!
So suggestions around the 2k mark and used is perfectly fine!
Many thanks!
uberwaltz
big_greg
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I received my TEAC NT-505 yesterday and posted my initial impressions in this thread:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/moving-up-from-a-node-2i

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uberwaltz OP
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Thanks Greg!

Right now I'm tied between the Bel Canto at $1600 new and a Lumin D1 cw outboard LPS at $1550.

I prefer to go with a unit that has built in dac for now and I think the Lumin probably has the edge over the Bel Canto.
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ozzy62
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The only reason I didn't go with a D2 is because I think the DAC would not outperform my MHDT. According to the dealer that sold me the U1 mini, the DAC in the D2 is really only average.

Oz




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uberwaltz OP
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I understand the D2 might not be a top flight dac but at least it gives me an option.
And I can research DAC at a later stage.
The mhdt orchid does seem to be well received.
jackd
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I've owned both the Lumin D1 with the Sbooster LPS and the Teac NT-505 and while they both use the same software the Teac has the better DAC and the better sound to my ears. 
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