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Best DAC under 2k US ?

I'm thinking of a DAC for my nearfield focal monitors (CMS series). I'm looking for a nuetral to warmish sounding DAC without overly harsh or bright tonality and also musical.

I don't know much about DAC's and I can't audition where I am right now.

Calyx DAC, Bel Canto, Peachtree, Ayer, W4S, Weiss Minerva. Anything else?

Which would suit me best.

Thanks
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wildoats
339 posts
 
There is a certain level of player you have to get to achieve "good enough." The really cheap one's even though good for what they cost won't get you there. I'm saying well under $1K.
steam3642
124 posts
 
I would take a listen to a Rega Dac , i have found it to be superb .
devilboy
1,176 posts
 
Metrum Octave.
larkston_zinazpic
41 posts
 
Haven't heard them yet, but I'm very curious about the NAD M51 and the upcoming Schiit Statement DAC.
jcote
100 posts
 
+1 to the Octave. Paul Hynes is also doing mods on them now. The m51 sounded nice also at THE Show in Newport but the Metrum still does it for me.
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