Need a DAC Recommendation.

Im retired and can only spend $1200 to $1500 on a DAC. What would you recommend? I assume I will be in the Used market. Thanks!

rsa06-24-2021 8:33am

fuzztone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,644 posts 06-24-2021 at 05:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Used just gets you old tech. Forget the Schiit if you want to play DSD.
rsa OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 114 posts 06-24-2021 at 07:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for all the Input. Any thoughts on PS Audio NuWave or Stellar Gain Cell DAC? Thanks Again!
jbuhl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,054 posts 06-24-2021 at 08:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Wadia di122 over on Ebay for <$1K. It's a good implementation of Sabre ES9016S. Mcintosh shelved the line but support is available via 3rd party.
rfnoise Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 153 posts 06-24-2021 at 08:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Black Ice Audio Glass FX DAC. It’s on sale for $699 right now over at Underwood HiFi. Read the reviews.
twoleftears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,327 posts 06-24-2021 at 09:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @rsa Really best to choose from Gustard, Denafrips, MHDT or Audio Mirror Tubadour, new or used.