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Best USB DAC for 1000-1500?

I'm looking for input on which USB DACs to look at for 1000-1500 used. This would be a present for a relative who is currently using a budget Scott Nixon Chibi 2 in his rig. I was thinking a Wavelength Brick but any other DACs to consider? Thanks
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latinsamba1 OP
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I ended up buying a used Tranquility (non SE) after reading the lengthy thread on Audiocircle about it. Before I gift it to my relative I want to compare it in my system to my RAM modified XA9000es. That could be a big mistake on my part :) At any rate, I hope that this will be a huge step up sonically from his current Chibi 2 DAC.
latinsamba1 OP
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Interesting commentary on the Brick V3. My relative has a simple system consisting of Almarro 205a and Omega Super 5 XRS paired with the Scott Nixon DAC. He had a tight budget so he skimped a bit on the source but his system sounds really good for the money. Due to WAF issues he won't be able to upgrade to larger speakers and he doesn't own any vinyl so I figure the logical upgrade is a better DAC.
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