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Poor man's reference DAC

I am looking for a DAC in the $3000 range to match with my system. I am hoping for a reference DAC that I can later add a transport to once the funds are available. I know this price point is a little light for a reference DAC but it is what I can afford. I was going to buy the Birdland Odeon Ag with reclocker but once you open the door you start to find other items. I am interested in other views so I can start researching these DACs. The newest item I have read about is the Harmonix DAP-777. Very favorable reviews. Anything else out there that I should think about?

I have the following set-up:

Rowland Synergi IIi preamp
Rowland M201 mono amps
Meridian 588 CD player
CAL CL-10 multi disc player
B & W Nautalus 802 speakers
Audio Note Cerulean cables
Audio Magic power conditioners

I listen to vocalists mostly and accustic music. All reply are appreciated.
bryanhod
sean
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Bryan, i'm just giving you a hard time. I realize that if you're going to get responses, you have to develop enough attention to the thread to attract flies. Hopefully, your tactic got the results that you were looking for : ) Sean
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panny
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RCPRINCE--Thx!nt
panny
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Rx8man--Thx!What are the prices?nt
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rx8man
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Panny,
You'd have to contact Jerry, he'd be better qualified to giving you a quote on your model.
oxia
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I'm amazed that nobody has yet mentioned the Museatex DACs (Bidat, idat44, Bitstream). They rarely show up for sale, and when they do, they go very quickly. Bidat's used to appear for < $1K, but recently one sold for $3K in just one day. Then again, audiogon is not exactly a "rational" market :)

Nevertheless, if you ever see a Museatex DAC for sale, especially a Bidat, snap it up and get it updated by John Wright if it hasn't been upgraded already. It may well be the last DAC you'll ever own.
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