Need DAC Advice

Thanks Cytocycle, shall check out the Ovation and Signature. I used the Monarchy 33 before which also a DAC/Pre but didn't really match well with my then Rogue M120 tube amp(but worked pretty fine with Plinius SA100 MKII). I sold it then went for a MSB and a Audible Illusion pre, got sick of MSB and later sold both the Pre/Power now only settle for a simple ASL AQ1001 KT88 integrated. GenV sounds like a good choice.

check out the older audio research units. i purchased an audio research dac2 unit and imo, thought it was better than the theta.

Rbstenho, Which model of Theta and in what way better? Tks.

Hi
I never listened to a Theta dac,however I double the ARC recommendation.I own a DAC-3 tubed and it is very musical,I was told to install NOS Siemens or Telefunken's for further improvement but even with stock ARC tubes it is very good sounding.
Best of luck
George

the theta model was the generation series v from the late 90's. it was very nice but i prefer the sound of the audio research. it is all about personal preference. i could have easily lived with the theta in my setup. i also auditioned a brand new (a couple of year old model) manley junior dac for a few months. there was a lot of popping and clicking when the cd player started reading a new disc. very annoying. i preferred the sound of the audio research.