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Help with DAC Going nuts

I've been spending a great deal of time researching DACS. Much of it causes me to glaze over. I can't see myself going to a computer based system. For now I want to be able to stream internet radio. I've narrowed things down to a few brands. Wavelength Brick used, Paradisea Havana, maybe the new Rega. My intention is to buy and hold. I listen to a lot of acoustical/folk and female vocalists. System is tubed. I know that a thread like this often results in countless recommendations. I'll certainly welcome these but hopefully I'll hear from those who are familiar with the brands mentioned. Thank you in advance for your input.
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istanbulu
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I'd recommend giving the Tranquility DAC a listen. I think dbaudiolabs has some for under $1000 previously owned but under lengthy warranty. They have a generous return policy if not satisfied. Eric Hider is extremely helpful.

:) listening,

Ed
get2it1
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2nd on the Tranquility. I'm trading up to the Signature edition and returning a very lightly used unit. That returned unit will then be examined and sold at a significant discount. IMHO - exceptional value that has surpassed Benchmark, Chord, PS Audio, and a few other brands I've lost track of. But it's a USB only unit and works best via Mac Mini modified for RAM and SS hard drive with peripheral hard drive.
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bander OP
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Well, I've decided on the db Audio labs Tranquility. Eric of db Audio has been very generous with his time and never pressured me to buy his unit when I wrote to him. He actually suggested that I go with something under $500.00 when I told him that I wanted something for internet streaming. I decided that I would most certainly grow with the PC music thing and decided on his DAC. He does have opened box units for $995.00 and for a short time he's offering a free USB cable (200.00 value) with the purchase.

I'm excited. Now it's on to the Mini Mac. Eric was immensely helpful. Thank you all for your input.
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