advice needed to purchase first DAC


I'm just getting into building my first half decent system and was looking to buy a half decent DAC. the speakers are the Paradigm Studio 60 v5, and the amp is a ONKIO A-9555. I might upgrade the amp later on, or get the same and bi-amp.

I liked what I was reading about the MHDT Labs Havana a lot, but I don't know if it's good for my system. what other DAC might have good synergy with my components? I'd prefer to keep it under the $1k.

I would also need advise about what cables should I get to connect it to the PC and the amp

many thanks,

Max
youngatheart
Musical Fidelity V-DAC, $299 from Audio Advisor and you can return if not satisfied. Blue Jeans cables have a good rep., there are many other good ones available used on Audiogon, try something cheaper to begin with. Try the lower end of a company with well respected products. I assume you are using a universal player as a transport.
USB DAC’s are all the rage. My recommendation is to go used and get more for your money. There are a lot of great DAC’s that are being sold simply because they don’t have the latest fashion in connection means.
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