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Best DAC for MacMini Under $1000

Currently I'm running my MacMini through a Musical Fidelity vLink and vDac - which has huge presence but also in your face harshness. I've also run MacMini via vLink to my Cambrige Audio player (with upsampling) which is like listening with a pillow over your head.

And finally, I'm running the MacMini via home network through a Bel Canto integrated with built it dac which sounds incredible, smooth, detailed, and full body to boot.

Looking for ideas on stand alone Dac $1000 or less to run between MacMini, Belles preamp and Martin Logans.

Suggestions?
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4hannons's avatar
4hannons
187 posts
 
There is a Centrance DacMini here on Agon for sale, I've used one for almost a year with my MacMini, they pair up well physically. Highly recommended.
turboglo
110 posts
 
Schiit Gungnir. Buy it, listen in your home for 15 days, if you don't like it, you pay 5% restocking charge. $750 without USB, $850 with. I just bought one and think it's a great value.
twc_cableguy
10 posts
 
And, there a demo Ultra Fi DAC-41 up for auction with a reserve of $700. This is the next generation from designer Larry Moore.

Nothing in it, just a satisfied customer.
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maplegrovemusic
1,113 posts
 
tranquility dac se. great analog sounding dac . just did a 4 dac shootout . the tranquility was my favorite regardless of cost .
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srosenberg
209 posts
 
the metrum octave can be had just above your price point new or a bit below used (if you can find one). it's an absolutely astounding DAC for the money.
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