DAC to pair with Baetis Prodigy X3 Server


I am rebuilding may main stereo system and focusing on streaming and a DAC at the moment. I have decided on a Baetis server streamer and would like to get a compatible DAC. I am looking at either a used T+A DAC 8 or a new DAC200. I use Tidal for streaming and will rip CD’s. Mainly listen to jazz.but eclectic tastes otherwise.

Speakers are revealing and the amp has a wonderful smooth delivery which helps to balance speakers, would like a DAC on the warm side but also like the detail I get from my Hugo 2.

open to suggestions…budget for streamer + DAC $15k CDN max

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Congrats on the DAC8!  T&A makes great stuff and I’m sure you’ll be thrilled with the sound. 

Here are a couple others to consider…

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325325268933

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649957375-denafrips-terminator-plus-12th-anniversary-edition-mint/

You might look into R2R non-oversampling DACs as they tend to have detailed but a more “analog” sound as there’s a lot less digital processing going on although the T&A DAC is obviously excellent as well.  Look into an Innuos Zen or Zenith streamer/server as well — their Sense app is free and gets great reviews and is continuously being upgraded with better sound at each new iteration.  Also, I hear Qobuz is finally coming to Our Home and Native Land, and I’d highly recommend you do a free trial if/when available. Best of luck in your search.