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Streamer/dac …. Organic/euphonic sound signature

Hi guys.

Not new to the hobby but been away for many years - out of touch! Also developed nasty tinnitus while I was away.
No more critical listening for me…just background music. Still an audiophile at heart so good sound is still important.
Need recommendations for streamer/dac combo (keeping it simple) that’s organic and euphonic (coloured!) sounding. Rounded and full bodied weighty sound. Definitely on the very warm side of neutral. Dark? Excessive and thin/sharp high frequencies esp female vocal sibilance will set my ears off. :(

Budget $2.5 to $5k.

Thanks for your help.

 

 

ficus12346
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audioman58
4,185 posts
 

For maybe $5500 you can get the very good Bricasti  M3 streamer dac , with very good analog preamp retail $6500 , I bought m8ne a5 Perrotta Consulting built like a tank , made in MA. U.S.A

rsf507
2,332 posts
 

Another one for the Bricasti M3. While not euphoric sounding IMO it is very organic

 

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audphile1
5,210 posts
 

Bricasti M3 with Network option (roon ready) is very organic/natural, full bodied and rounded sounding but it isn’t colored or euphoric. If you want colored and euphoric, add a vintage tube preamp with a Class A solid state amp or a tube or Class A integrated. 

bill_k
916 posts
 

Do the above posters intend to use the word euphoric (characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness) or did they mean euphonic (pleasing or sweet sound)?

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cal3713
1,421 posts
 

Audio Mirror T3SE (I own it) or T4 (unheard, but newer model). See various threads here, or this review:  https://v2.stereotimes.com/post/audio-mirror-tubadour-iii-se-nos-tube-dac-by-terry-london

Abbas Audio 3.2SE.  See this thread:  https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/abbas-dac-2-1-se.31754/

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