Another equipment recommendation request for DAC with Pre Amp


My last equipment recommendation request post was super helpful and help me decide to pull the trigger on a tube pre amp for my main system and I was able to grab an almost brand new ModWright SWL 9.0 AE pre amp. I could not be happier with the pre amp nor with how much I enjoyed all the discussion in that thread that helped lead me in that direction

I am now looking for a recommendation for a DAC pre amp for my 2nd system. Here are my requirements:
  • Only need 24/192 capabilities, anything more is a bonus
  • Optical or Coax input
  • Must include an analog input for my turntable via a Schiit Mani phono
  • Must include a remote

I will be running this DAC pre amp into XTZ Edge A2-300 power amp powering a pair of bookshelf Pioneer SP-BS22-LR

My list to this point includes:
  • Benchmark DAC3
  • Burson Conductor 3
  • Bel Canto DAC 2.5 or 2.7
  • Pro-Ject Pre Box RS Digital
Any other suggestions or thoughts on these three?


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You didn't mention a price point so how about a Bricasti M12? Wish I could afford one myself.
I suggest Antelope Zodiac Gold or Platinum, the combination of good Dac and Preamp are hard to beat and they are very competitive in the second hand market
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