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DACs with High Voltage Output

I am interested in upgrading my DAC. However, the integrated I run and like a lot, the 845 based Bel Canto SETi 40, needs a high voltage output to sound its best (at least 4 v rms). I have been working on finding DACs that fit that parameter. I'd love to get some input from the Audiogon community. Additionally it needs to have a USB input. 
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david_ten
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From the PDF Manual for the SETi 40:

"Input level for 37 watts output • 1.5 V rms"

Many DACs will be in the 2 - 3 Vrms range...for the SE analog outputs. 

"Peak power output • >70 watts"  Perhaps @almarg can provide the maximum Vrms needed for peak output, should it be a factor.

Also, is this amp related or / and/or speaker related? You haven't listed your speaker.
david_ten
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@almarg  Al, thank you for your response. You are terrific at explaining these things.


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