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Looking for DAC suggestions

I am looking for a good DAC for my boyfriend. He has a Mcintosh 275 amp and he is now looking to buy a DAC( the one he was looking into was Anedio D2, which is currently out of stock). I want to buy him a DAC under $2000 for his birthday and I dont have any idea about DAC's and which one is good. Can someone suggest a good DAC which will work well with his Mcintosh 275 amp.
sue13
vapor1
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Do you have a sister? Oh wait, I'm married ...

Anyway, I'd say give Bill at Morningstar Audio a call and order an Eastern Electric DAC Plus with an upgraded tube and the DEXA discrete op-amps. I think total price for that setup is around $1300. That's a seriously high end DAC that will compliment his Mac well.
sue13 OP
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No he does not have a preamp to control volume. He needs a DAC with volume control.
sue13 OP
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This is a very informative website and the forum community is very good and helpful. Thank you all for your suggestions!
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amsco15
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I had the Rega DAC. Very nice and well within your budget. I upgraded to the PS Audio PWD MKII which is much nicer but out of yor budget range. Look on AGon for one used. You would be giving him a great DAC for half your budget.

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wilsynet
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For $2000 exactly, the NAD M51, which compares favorably to the Anedio D2 and PS Audio PWD MK2.

It's selling very well though, so may also be hard to find. Crutchfield (the Internet based audio dealer) may have it in stock, or even better, your local dealer.
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