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DAC suggestions

I know I shouldn't have. I have an inexpensive PS Audio dac I upgraded after seeing it on the web. It sounds good but I'm looking for better. I would like to get away from some of the brashness, shimmer, sizzle whatever. In the past I have owned several different dacs including Antelope, AMR and an integral dac in Mac 2500 pre. Can you make a suggestion? My budget is around 2 grand used.

I'm curious about lampizator. Aqua voce, T+A. I know there are a million. My system consists of Bat 75se amp and currently but soon to change a Cary 98 slp pre and Von Schweikert VR4 jr speakers.  thanks

 

 

dpm2340
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baylinor
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For under $2k it was an easy decision for me, Gustard X26 PRO, and new for $1,500. 

soix
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change is something I’m going to do. when and what order does not matter to me. It’s going to change after that too, right?

@dpm2340 Yes — one of the great things about this hobby is you can upgrade one piece at a time as budget allows and build a truly great system. But you need to take into account system synergy along the way, especially with components like amps and speakers that need to play well with each other, but it holds for all other components as well. 

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goofyfoot
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There’s a Naim DAC on eBay for $2,500.00.

urbie
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the Wyred4sound 10th anniversary dac is a very analog sounding dac, it beat the PS audio direct stream chord and other higher price dacs, I find it equal to analog setups.

woodsworld
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Seriously consider the Musician Pegasus R/R DAC. Incredible sound quality, and 1,100 USD. That’s what I’m using and am blown away by the clarity, analogue-like sound, and wide soundstage.

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