I had the Bel Canto DAC3 VB, and not only was it an outstanding DAC but its preamp section was comparable to my Bryston BP6 preamp, which I found to be truly surprising and impressive. You can probably find a 3.5 or 3.7VB with VBS power supply (critical to getting best sound IME) within your price range, and I don’t think you’d be disappointed in the least. Best of luck.
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:
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:
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
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