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DAC Under $3000

I am considering the purchase of a new DAC. Budget is no more than $3000. I lean towards clear, detailed sound with good separation. In the past I have had PS Audio Stellar, Benchmark, and Merason Frerot. I thought all were good, but not necessarily "special". Suggestions please. Thanks!

gnoworyta
macg19
672 posts
 

I don't have any experience comparing external DACs in my system, but, based on how my set up compares to my analogue source, the Black Ice Tube DAC at $800 + $450 NOS Mullard tubes is really impressive.   

kennyc
1,191 posts
 

Perhaps Doge:

https://doge.audio/product-category/tube-dac/

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mbmi
446 posts
 

USA......Audio Mirror Toubadour.....R2R Dac with tube. If you want to listen to "music" and not "equipment".

mickeyb
534 posts
 

Chord qutest. Outstanding. Under 2k

mr_m
1,900 posts
 

@macg19 ,

60 year old NOS Mullard tubes will make "anything " sound good!

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