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Best used DAC around $500

Like the title says, does anyone have any recommendations for a DAC on the used market for around $500?

In my consideration list so far

California Audio Labs Alpha or Sigma DAC
Cambridge DAC Magic

Really open to any ideas, what im looking for is the most analog sound i can get from a DAC that is going to be fed digital streams from my Apple TV and my Pioneer ELITE BDP-05Fd

Thanks!
mikewoodkozar
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transnova
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The Cambridge is very good and very flexible.The Citypulse DACS are also great sounding and add a headphone amp/variable output remote controlled preamp as well.
If USB is not required,The Musical Fidelity A 3-24 is built like a tank and is very musical!
tuong9906
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I second the MF A3-24, had one for several years, very smooth and warm analog sound w/ very classy treble. Very solid 29 lbs. I currently have the Benchmark HDR, cost 4 times more but only a tiny bit better in sound but I needed its XLR for my new amp.
stryder
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Gots to second the EE MiniMax. This thing is the bomb! One swinging little unit with lots of rhythmic drive. Me like.
jpstereo
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...and I third the EE Minimax! Beautiful sounds coming from this baby! Get a hold of Bill at Morningstar!
mikewoodkozar OP
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What about the Bel Canto DAC2 or the North Star DAC, any thoughts on those two?
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