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Better R2R DAC Recommendation?

I’m new to digital after being vinyl only forever and am enjoying my Denafrips Ares 2 streamed from a Project Streambox S2 Ultra using Audirvana. Of course since I’m enjoying it, I need something even better... it’s a hobby after all.

I’d like to spend no more than $2k on the used market. Anyone have a favorite R2R?

dhcod
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drbarney1
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I will probably stay with my vintage MSB Platinum which has upgrades. One used should be a good choice.

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larsman
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I use both a Holo May (2-channel) and an MSB Analog DAC (headphones), and I like them both very much... 

doni
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The Gustard x26 Pro is pticed about the same as the Pontus II and has received very favorable reviews.  Not sure if it’s R to R though.

murrayburke
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Border Patrol SEi

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liquidsound
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I second Murrayburke’s post... If you just need USB or S/PDIF, the BorderPatrol SEi DAC is terrific. I have one and it’s been a mainstay in my system. Nice analog-like sound. It’s an R-2-R with no oversampling and no digital-filter. And for the top of the line its under $2K...  I also have the Denafrips Terminator-Plus which is also terrific although a good bit above your $$$ range...  

 

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