BEST DAC under $2k


Hi. Looking to move into DAC world and trying to get any comparisons between ARES II DAC, MHDT Orchard or TUBADOR III DAC.  Anyone have experience with either and can anyone give me a comparison? Running Cary Audio SL 80 Signature tube amp, Manley Chinook preamp, Linn Sonedek 12, with Fritz Carbon VII mk II speakers. Thank you.
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Phill55 - I am in the same boat...there is an insightful discussion here:  https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/mhdt-orchid-or-lampizator-amber-3
...with additional information forthcoming as these DAC's and others may be further evaluated in the next month or so.