$1000 should be spent for a NOS DAC or a turntable?


Hi,
I have a budget of $1000. I am looking for an organic, honest and neutral source.  Should I spend money on a NOS DAC or a turntable?

The music I listen to is vocal, jazz, classical.

Thank you!


quanghuy147

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Thank you all for your replies.

@erik_squires 
I am living in a rented room. I have no intention to treat it for now.

@ sbank
I don't have any record collection now.

@coach59
I read some articles, they said NOS DAC will provide "the most organic sound" . I am not sure how true it is but want to try :)
Thank you all for your valuable input. I was not aware turntable route demands money and time.

I will go for a DAC then, when my budget allows more I will go for a decent turntable with matching accessories.

My current system is Quad 909/99, Devore Nines. As for DAC, there are some candidates I found so far:
-Schiit Yggy (easy to find a used one in market)
-Audial Model S (more rare, not popular)
-Metrum Acoustics Menuet (not as rare as the Audial but still difficult to find one)

The used ones cost about $1500. I can stretch a little bit to avoid future update (hopefully).

Best,
Huy.