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Best DAC for my system?

Thinking I would like to add an outboard DAC to my system.  I have Forte IIIs, McIntosh MC2105, McIntosh MX119 and I use a Bluesound Node2 for streaming.  What would be best options in the $500 range?  Or do I need to spend more on the DAC to make enough improvement over the Node2 DAC?  Thanks....
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djones51
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Pro- Ject Pre Box S2 is  $400 at Music Direct with a 60 trial period. If you use Tidal it will do MQA if that matters to you. 
djones51
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The Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 at $400 is a stereophile class A recommended DAC. Someone mentions what they are comfortable paying I'll guide them to the best I can find at that price not something 5 times the price.

I was pleasantly surprised by the Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital. This tiny, inexpensive box offers almost state-of-the-art measured digital performance.

djones51
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Topping DACs are a good value another good value is the Schiit Modi 3 at $99
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