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If Conrad Johnson still made a DAC it would sound like??

Having suffered a recent round of IT layoffs I'm not sure I should even be asking this question right now, but I think I'm going to be ready to move from my Mytek to something juicy and deceptive.  Bold, soundstage and not particularly neutral when it comes to a DAC.  Old school Theta Digital sound might be what I'm looking for, but with modern USB inputs.

What DAC, from the past 5-10 years, should I listen to, in the < $3,500 range?

erik_squires
mlsstl
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If its Theta Digital you like, why not consider a Schiit DAC? Mike Moffat designed the original Theta DAC and was one of the founders of Schiit and still designs all of their DAC units. 

 

erik_squires OP
16,212 posts
 

@mlsstl  - Theta was one good example I think.  I'll check Schiit out next time!

bigkidz
3,392 posts
 

Used Wadia and then upgrade the parts to smooth out the top end.

testrun
234 posts
 

Or maybe a used Bricasti M3.  

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hiphiphan
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Linear Tube Audio is coming out with its first DAC in February. It features tubes and will be right around your price point. 

 

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