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

mahler123 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,085 posts 01-22-2023 at 02:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have never heard the DAC. However I have no trouble imagining, based upon my experience with Pro Ject gear, that it doesn’t begin to hold a candle to the rest of your very capable system. I think you might find that a DAC upgrade is a significant, major improvement. As another poster indicated the biggest improvements in DACs is going from $1k to $5K. Streamers matter as well, though the DAC is more important. Yes, you can get good sound from a PC, but even a $500 streamer will clear up some audible PC issues and will be easier to use.