Best Inexpensive DAC

I had a CAL Alpha and after I got over the liquid highs and great soundstage I began to realize that it just isn't very dynamic or involving. I'm currently a fan of Meridian DACs--a used 563 is now a budget piece and also lets you switch between four digital inputs. Much more involving than the CAL. I heard a heavily modded Perp Tech and I thought it was bloodless. You can go nuts trying to find a budget DAC which has it all but I concur with the Bel Canto and benchmark recommendations at a slightly higher price point. I'm intrigued by the raves the Scott Nixon pieces have garnered.

Aragon D2A MkII with seperate IPS power supply. It's old but it's a fantastic sounding unit.

Kevin

I got the Electro Visionary Systems Millennium DAC by Ric Schultz ($300.00). It is an excellent DAC for the price but it does not have the upsampler. Check it out there is one available in Audiogon.

The EVS millenniums will destroy the msb links.