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DAC Noob - seeking suggestions

My 2 year old son just broke my Rotel CD player, so I need a new source.

I am interested in the idea of getting an entry level DAC with reclocking/anti-jitter. That way I could use multiple relatively inexpensive digital sources, such as a computer hard drive or an inexpensive CD/DVD player, and still get reasonable quality sound.

My system:
Martin Logan Aerius i
McIntosh MC 2105
McIntosh C 26

I bought all that stuff when I was a bachelor, no kids, and the "toys" budget was a lot larger than it is now. Budget is a PRIMARY consideration. Something that could be picked up used under $300 would be good.

Is there any such animal?

Please be specific with brand names and models - like I said, I am a total noob about DACs.
alath

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samgupta101
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Hi Alath,

You may want to take a look at a used DSP-1000. I've got one of these are they are great (as are the high end EAD DACs) for the money.

I've had mine for a few years so I can't remember the exact price I paid, but believe it was in the $250 range. They are kinda sparse so you may have to wait a while before one shows up.

-Sam
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