Best DAC’S $5k to $15k

I have Chord Mscaler and TT2 and it’s very good. I’ve been considering the DAVE. Any recommendations?

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gryphongryph Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 400 posts 12-01-2024 at 02:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think for really evaluating a dac one really have to know the system and lived with it for a while.
miracle1980 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12 posts 02-15-2025 at 11:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I owned Metrum Pavane, Rockna Wavelight, Rockna Wavedream and now an Aavik D-280. The D-280 is the best among these. Smooth, fast, detailed and with amazing instrument separation. The Wavedream was more on the analytical side...the D-280 is more organically "embracing".
acamus Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4 posts 07-09-2025 at 08:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I owned a Chord Dave for several years and it left me unimpressed both in respect to sound and ergonomic function. Maybe my system was not right but I found a PS Audio Direct Stream DAC a much better match and more musical. Not heard it but the Mola Mola appears to be loved by all. I do not like its aesthetics however. Maybe a used DCS ?
hk_fan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 554 posts 07-09-2025 at 08:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Weiss Helios is my favorite. Outstanding detail, wide and deep soundstage and very musical. The DSP functions are icing on the cake.