How much should I spend on a new DAC

Hello Gents. What would be reasonable sum to spend on a new DAC relative to my current audio rig.

Speakers: Sonus Faber Olympica II

Integrated Amp: Pass Labs INT-25

DAC: Pro-Ject Dac Box S2+

Speaker Cables: Kimber 8VS Bi-Wire

Power cable: Kimber PK10 Base

Interconnects: Audioquest Tower

I must say I'm very happy with the music coming out of my speakers but It's obvious that the DAC is not the same league as the rest of the equipment.

celestial__sound01-19-2023 8:16pm

audphile1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,443 posts 01-19-2023 at 11:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I’d say your source should be on the level of your amp and speakers. I use Bricasti M3 DAC with a built in Roon compatible Network Player. Since you are using your PC as a roon core, you can kill two birds with one stone with something like the M3 - upgrade the DAC and get rid of a computer as a streamer. The improvement will be very substantial.
audphile1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,443 posts 01-20-2023 at 04:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete celestial__sound OP 86 posts 01-19-2023 at 09:12pm @soix I understand the computer can be a weak link. But, even though if I add a good streamer I will still have to use the PC as a roon core. I don't think using a LAN connection instead of USB will make such a big difference @celestial__sound wait…I thought you came here for advice. Doesn’t look like you have much experience in setting up a good streaming front end. So what are you basing your doubts on?
audphile1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,443 posts 01-20-2023 at 06:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @celestial__sound Search and read the forums. Watch YouTube videos (Hans Beekhuyzen, John Darko), read reviews. there’s wealth of information available that explains the benefits of a streamer over using a computer to stream your music.