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DAC - DCS Bartok or the new Berkeley Alpha DAC 3

Looking for a dac trying to decide between DCS Bartok or the new Berkeley Alpha DAC 3.

I will not be able to hear them before I buy so I am looking for general thoughts.

They will be paired with MC462 and C22.  I have Revel 228BE speakers.

I am also looking for a streamer that can do multiroom with out roon.

Currently considering Bluesound node or Moon MIND2

Thanks
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tomic601
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Yep both the Berk and Bartok have a bit more detail than the excellent ARC. Yes, i have heard all three at length. Two i would add to your list are Aesthetix Pandora - Signature and the Brinkmann Nyquist. Both w tube analog stages , both w minimum phase filters. Any of the above will get you great sound, future upgrades, dependable support / service that should be around for the long haul.
You might also consider a NAIM streamer / DAC. 
best to you. enjoy the journey and the music.
Jim
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