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Holographic DAC With Air And Decay

Like the title says what’s your vote for favorite Dac when it comes air, decay and three dimensional soundstage?  Looking at 3k or less used. I tend to prefer R2R and, or tubes.  I suppose I'm open to other options as long as it sounds smooth and refined. As always I look forward to all your input, thanks!  

brylandgoodman
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oddiofyl
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See if you can demo the Lab 12 DAC 1 Ref or order the LTA DAC with a 14 day trial period.  
 

I own the Lab 12 and like it a lot.  Used ones are out there for $2200 or so. New they are $3300.  The LTA is more than your budget but is supposed to sound great.  

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tomic601
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Used Aesthetix Pandora

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danager
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I'm not sure  you can buy air by the pound. Can I ask how you arrived at 3K? We all live in a budget I realize but are you looking for the last DAC you'll ever buy or just an interim DAC until you're financial situation improves? 

If I'm just voting I really liked my PSAudio Mk1.  They can be had for less than 3k used and were originally a 6K DAC.  There are better DACs I'm sure but just for the money they are hard to beat.

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