Best DAC to also use as a preamp

I'm thinking of selling my Cary tube pre and investing the extra money in a higher quality DAC that I could direct connect with my solid state amp. I'd say below $5K new or used. Thanks!

larrybou06-01-2014 4:01pm

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zd542 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,339 posts 06-04-2014 at 12:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Me too.
zd542 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,339 posts 06-02-2014 at 01:42am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That's a risky move. I wouldn't make any changes without having a really good demo for whatever you are looking to buy.
zd542 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,339 posts 06-04-2014 at 09:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "06-03-14: Kana813 Grannyring & Zd542, I suggest you contact Steve, I'm sure he'll cut you a great deal as soon as he gets done patting himself on the back.;-)" I don't see what the big deal is. I think the list price on Steve's unit isn't out of line for what he's giving you. (Not taking into account the whole remote issue). A few years back when I bought my Wadia, one of the things I was pretty happy with, asside from the remote, was how close it sounded to other products that were a lot more money. When I get one of Steve's dac's, even at full price, I expect it to sound quite a bit better than my Wadia; and it costs thousands less. I'm really saving money here. I'll probably get an extra one for my bedroom.

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