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

tweak1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,675 posts 08-04-2021 at 12:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I haven't seen a reply from OP since 6/27
thieliste Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 824 posts 08-06-2021 at 01:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Would a Denafrips Pontus ll be an upgrade coming from a Chord Qutest ?
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 08-06-2021 at 04:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Would a Denafrips Pontus ll be an upgrade coming from a Chord Qutest ? well its like moving from a focal to a harbeth... upgrading is in the eye of the beholder...
thieliste Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 824 posts 08-07-2021 at 07:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just asking for a friend who sold his Qutest and looking for a new DAC in the same price range and hoping for a better DAC.
mesch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,514 posts 08-07-2021 at 12:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well, the replacement of the Qutest with the Pontus might prove an upgrade if the Pontus provides a sonic signature that better suits your friends sonic tastes as presented within your friends system. The presentation may (likely will) prove different to many, however which is better is subjective.