Need a DAC Recommendation.

Im retired and can only spend $1200 to $1500 on a DAC. What would you recommend? I assume I will be in the Used market. Thanks!

rsa06-24-2021 8:33am

hilde45 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,231 posts 06-24-2021 at 03:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I love my $1100 MHDT Orchid and I had Grannyring update it. It’s now stunning and we’re at the $1500 total or so. Other DAC choices for me in this range would include Audio G-D, Denafrips, Soekris.
hilde45 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,231 posts 06-25-2021 at 11:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete FYI, the Border Patrol's tube is not part of a buffered output, but part of the the signal path. That might help differentiate it from other tube DACs.