How much should I spend on a new DAC

I have the U2 mini and it is a great streamer.  I have a Reimyo DAC that is a ladder dac and only does 44.1.  I love that DAC.  I have a SPL Director Pre-amp which also has a DAC that runs hi-res files.  I can't hear any diff in hi-res vs 44.1.

Terry London did a review on the Bircasti DAC on Stereotimes so you can read it there. Also check out Twittering Machines website because he reviewed the U2 mini and a lot of DACs.  I would highly say to get a way to hear it in your system because synergy amoung the parts is way more important than anytyhing else,.  I found this out when I plugged in $300 Hsu speakers I bought used into my $15K electronics and was stunned at how good they sounded.  No one would ever recommend those speakers for my system.  Love this stuff.

jh

Here is the link to Bircasti review. 

http://v2.stereotimes.com/post/bricasti-design-m3-dac-by-terry-london

I think Delta Sigma and R2R can sound amazing. It is really a journey to what sounds good to you and the music you like.  I fall on the side of warm and fun to vs the uber detailed presentation.

jh