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DAC suggestions

I know I shouldn't have. I have an inexpensive PS Audio dac I upgraded after seeing it on the web. It sounds good but I'm looking for better. I would like to get away from some of the brashness, shimmer, sizzle whatever. In the past I have owned several different dacs including Antelope, AMR and an integral dac in Mac 2500 pre. Can you make a suggestion? My budget is around 2 grand used.

I'm curious about lampizator. Aqua voce, T+A. I know there are a million. My system consists of Bat 75se amp and currently but soon to change a Cary 98 slp pre and Von Schweikert VR4 jr speakers.  thanks

 

 

dpm2340

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soix
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 Hi, I suggest you read all reviews and if possible, listen the DAC RME 2DAC FS…  There’s no DAC with so much resources and sound quality!

@sacresta Ha!  What other DACs have you compared it to?  That’s just a silly and ignorant statement. 

soix
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change is something I’m going to do. when and what order does not matter to me. It’s going to change after that too, right?

@dpm2340 Yes — one of the great things about this hobby is you can upgrade one piece at a time as budget allows and build a truly great system. But you need to take into account system synergy along the way, especially with components like amps and speakers that need to play well with each other, but it holds for all other components as well. 

soix
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You might take a look at the new Gustard R26, or here’s a nice Denafrips Pontus ll for sale on USAM…

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649896120-denafrips-pontus-ii-dac-like-new-original-owner-black-finish/

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