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UPGRADE PATH FROM CHORD QUTEST DAC

Seeking to purchase a new DAC from my current Chord Qutest which has a S Booster Power Supply.  I prefer to work with a dealer and am looking for a DAC that can be serviced in the United States. Thus far, I have been recommended by a dealer to go with the Weiss 204. I believe that to maximize the Weiss Dac I must purchase a linear power supply to replace the switching power supply that comes with the DAC. The Modwright upgrade for the Weiss 204 has been suggested at a cost of $1000.00  and has received really good reviews. The total cost for the Weiss 204 with Linear Powwer supply would be $4500.00. Any other suggestions would be appreciated to aid me in my search. Don't wish to exceed $5000.00 and not looking to purchase used.   Thanks in advance. 

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audphile1
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Another recommendation in the $5,000 price range is the Bricasti M3. Excellent DAC. Made in the USA. Linear power supply so no need to worry about buying external one.

lmr27
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I upgraded to a Chord TT2 and never looked back. 

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audphile1
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I had Qutest and now have TT2 - 100% a very nice step up. 

dr-boop
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HiFi Rose just launched a DAC around your budget. I'm looking forward to hearing it, so no opinion other than it's worthy of keeping on your radar. 

Others mentioned TT2 and you can experiment with the upscaler down the road. I've heard this combo and it easily beats the fantastic Qutest.

zuesman
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Take look at the Wyred4sound 10th anniversary DAC It's $4,500, one of the reviewers put it up against his VPI turntable with a $5,000 Japanese cartridge and he said that the 10th anniversary DAC was every bit as analog sounding, on that review I bought it and I totally agree, The best DAC I've ever had in my system, and a bonus is that they give you a 30-day trial period, if you don't like it you can send it back and get your money back, I didn't it was so good.

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