A Mac preamp is of the right caliber for your system. But make sure you audion it or at least a Mac system before you commit. Many people love it. Mac is a well respected and loved brand, but it has a very distinct sound, heavy on the bass, good midrange bloom but soft in details. It excels at playing rock. It may perfectly match what you want, or not. It would not hurt to listen to a few systems to set your direction. Might try, Audio Research, Conrad Johnson, Sim.
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I was in a similar situation; good amp and speakers, mediocre pre, Bluesound Vault (which uses the Node 2i and adds a CD ripping ability). I added a used Benchmark 1 for $300 (at the time), and the difference was immediately noticeable; a big improvement. I'm told that the later Benchmarks are much better, and have been hoping to upgrade to a $1K to $2K DAC for over a year; the Gustard X26 mentioned above by @yyzsantabarbara is currently at the top of my list, as is the Brooklyn DAC+, but there are SO many possible choices. When I do pull the plug, I'll be surprised if the improvement is as noticeable as it was from the addition of my Benchmark 1; I'd strongly encourage you to get a better DAC than the one you have in your Bluesound 2i; Your range of $500 to $700 should work, expecially if you buy used. Or, if you're willing to spend more, get a pre with a good DAC in it; either way I'm sure you'll enjoy the difference! |
You need a good dac the bricasti is Excellent however the volume control is anoying it is a tap tap tap to get louder
Lumin t2 excellent dac superb.streaming and its volume control is exemplary
You need to invest The right pieces will make the system come alive
Your source is as important as your loudspeakers
Dave and troy
audio intellect nj Bricasti and lumim krell dealers
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