DacMagic - Now What


I've really enjoyed my DacMagic, especially when listening to hi res downloads but I think I am ready to move up a notch or two.

Is the new Rega Dac a big move up? What are some great options in the $800 - $1,500 range? I like using the digital out from my MacBook headphone jack (stereo mini to Toslink on the Dac) and Decibel as my Flac player.

Looking for even more smoothness and musical sound...
stickman451
The Eastern Electric Minimax plus would be my first choice (I have one). 2nd choice the Niko dac. Both within your budget, and both several notches up.
I went from the DacMagic to the Wyred4Sound DAC-1. Was a major step up in my system.
I'd go with the Wyred 4 Sound DAC-1 as well. The latest ones have the asynchronous 24/192 USB input.