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....
purplejester

Showing 1 response by gill_92

I have created a separate linear power supply for my Khadas tone board generic edition, and I bought a Nordost USB cable.
Well... this combo greatly improved the sound quality of the Khadas.
I have done 2 blind listening tests with friends, against the Schiit Gungnir and the Denafrips Ares II.
Nobody, I mean nobody was able to identify the Khadas. LMAO.
So clearly the winner is the Khadas tone board generic edition if we compared the sound quality and money.