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Help me pick a Dac

Budget 4000

I currently have the latest version of the Bluesound Node and a PS Audio Stellar Gaincell Dac for the digital Frontend. I stream qobuz and flac from a networked drive.
The rest of system is a Backert Lab Rhumba 1.3 , Schiit aiger monos and Zu soul 6 speakers. Also have a Nottingham horizon turntable, Hana cart and Lehman Cube phono pre. I think the modest tt sounds more natural and holographic compared to my digital frontend so I think I can do better.
Also I’m pretty isolated as far as audio goes so I’ve only heard my own system and likely will have buy without an audition.

Stu

 

 

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I really like the fat sound of the PS Audio Direct Stream II.  It was a big step up from my Mk1.  You can buy them direct for 8K return it for a full refund if you don't care for it. 

There's a New In Box one on US Audio for 7400. I'd bet he'd take 7. 

usaudiomart.com/details/650077660-ps-audio-direct-stream-mk-2-dac-new-in-factory-box/

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