Looking for a DAC to pair w/ Jay's transport mk2


I've been posting some general questions on several threads recently. I've received lots of good opinions and advice. I have a concluded that my DAC needs a boost to catch up with my system.I have an Aesthetix, Mimas integrated amp with their $1,200 DAC board.I'd to warm things up and might even consider a tube DAC. Budget $2-3K. I'm fine with used gear.

The Denafrips Pontus 15 has my attention...

larseand

Sorry to take so long to respond to your question, Tyray--just haven't checked in here for a while. In fact, I had no trouble at all with the I2s HDMI connection between the Pontus and the ET3. Just plugged it in with a Pangea Audio HDMI cable I happened to have on hand, and everything worked seamlessly. 

@tyray   The voo doo is real. I just got done listening to the RAL I2s after a solid weeks + of nonstop burn in. It's quite a ride as it breaks in but man the rig is sounding so "right" now. It replaced a Tubulus Argentus wich was good but the RAL is better.

Lol! Good to hear! I stumbled across Tubulus cable about 2 weeks ago maybe? From another gon member mentioning that brand, and noticed I’ve seen purple looking cable somewhere else before?...If you get my drift...