Is it possible to find a good DAC for under $50, 000?

Apparently, the good folks at The Absolute Sound have you covered.

(Audiophiles are never going to shed their out of touch reputation with journalism like this. I'm sorry, but it's just so tone deaf.)

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lordmelton Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 942 posts 04-12-2025 at 01:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I just heard the DCS Lina DAC and Clock with a pair of Nordost Odin Gold digital cables. Very nice but $50k+ for the combo. Money would be better spent on a really good pre-amp, speakers and cables.
lordmelton Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 942 posts 04-12-2025 at 08:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @guscreek I don't believe most audiophiles want a warts and all true reproduction, especially the valve contingent. Live music can be very noisy and brash, a far cry from the warmth of valves. Transistors are more accurate and truthfull and take far longer to suffer wear and degradation.