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Dac Magic / Music Hall Dac25.2 / Digital Link III

Hey Everyone.

I'm going to be spending up to $700 on a DAC, and would love some input. I've done research throughout my evening, but want some tailored advice. My system will be the following:

Airport Express / Mac Mini -> DAC of Choice -> Cambridge 840A V2 -> Statement Monitor Speakers (http://www.geocities.com/cc00541/Statements_Monitor.html)

I'm really looking for sound stage, articulation, and depth without loosing any detail. I'm not opposed to upgrading any of the amplifiers with new components, and I'm considering going with an upgrade package of the Music Hall Dac25.2 from Affordable Audio (http://affordableaudio.biz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13&products_id=400)

Thanks for any input, this is a tough call!!

Russ
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elevick
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I just did a ton of homework on this. It appears that the Peachtree Decco 2 has an amazing DAC. For $799 you could get away with selling the 840A?

I have an upgraded Music Hall CD player and both Rega Apollo and Cambridge 840c beat it in most aspects. The Dac Magic and 25.2 probably won't be any better.

The DL III should be quite nice.
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