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Need help matching DAC to speakers and amp

I have purchased a Bryston B100 integrated amp and B&W PM1 speakers (and JL sub). From what I have read about the Bryston, it is very true to form, not warm and not analytical. I have also listened to the B&W's and they are along the same lines, great detail, not warm. I think as I look to pair them with a DAC, I would like to get something that is on the warm side. Any suggestions?
jeffatus
kbarkamian
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Not sure what your budget is nor what you have experience with, as far as digital sources. I own a B60 and use a Rega DAC. A touch warm and smooth, but definitely not artificially so. The most musical digital source I've owned.

Have you heard the Bryston BDA-1? It's slightly on the warmer side (for Bryston anyway). Obvious synergy. If you've heard the BCD-1, then you've pretty much heard the BDA-1.
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mofimadness
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Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC.
blk25
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Have you listened to any of this stuff yet? I would suggest that you take your time and get to know your equipment first. This will allow you to make a much better choice. Also, you can get a DAC card for the B100. If you can get your dealer to let demo one, I would start there. I've actually heard B&W with Bryston and I thought they worked very well together.
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