DAC suggestions

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. 

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

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.

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.

This might be of interest to some. I was looking at the wyred4sound 10th anniversary dac and inquired about the I2s connection for my Jay's cdt2 mk3. It is a different configuration and will not work. The Gustard and denafrips I2s do work with the Jay's. Ps audio perfectwave cd transport not like gustard either. Bottom line always do your research if you intend on using I2s which turns out to be a must for me. Superior clarity to any other connection.