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Looking for a DAC that's better than Mc C47

Hi guys, I'm looking for a DAC upgrade to improve my current setup.  Using the Mcintosh C47 digital preamp as the main interface source for a few years.

 

I find the C47 lacking in rich harmonics tones and 3D-ness in digital music playback.  Budget around USD1000. 

 

I've heard Denafrips Aries II and it doesn't even sound close.  Topping, SMSL & Gustard around this price also not close.  The C47 is good sounding already, just wanting to better it.

 

Any recommendations?  Thank you.

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audiotroy
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rsf the bricasti is a 5500 dac and  and it favors clarity over midrange bloom 

 

so that is not the right avenue 

a better question is how are you feeding the dac are you using stock power cords, power conditioning? vibration isolation?

 

often it is all of these tweeks that bring out the sound you are looking for

 

Dave and Troy

audio intellect NJ

 

 

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