New Dac

Budget?

Yes budget. Also what sources will you use with the DAC?

Hundreds of 'em. Vary by price, inputs and the sound that you're most happy with.

1-1.5KCD and input from computer eventually a streaming service.Have all tube electronics Audible illusions l3  hurricanes.more relaxed soundMight get a second player with a more upfront sound later

Ready to pull the trigger on a Bryston BDA-1.Comments

At the right price, say no more than $500-$600, still a lovely DAC.
I’ve owned one since 2014. Currently have it in my second system. Had it in my main rig from 2014-2019. Just be aware of its limitations.
PCM only (i.e. doesn’t do DSD). Very limited USB input (tops out at 48kHz). Toslink input good up to 96kHz. Coax input good up to 192kHz.
For Tidal or Qobuz or some such especially via Coax, or handling rips of redbook CDs, still a very capable DAC.

+1 jazzman7. I owned the BDA-1 for 7 years. Used it with a USB/SPDIF converter for computer. Coax otherwise. Great PCM machine. Many inputs. Balanced and single ended outputs. I sold mine a year ago here on AG for $700 I believe. Maybe a little less. Great PCM DAC at $600. 

hiend2 OP
Had a Rotel Rcd 855 for years, Finally got a Rcd 1572, some Material I miss the 855’s Smoothness.

You miss the 855’s analogue smooth sound, because it’s R2R Multibit TDA1541 converter, which is bit perfect when converting 16/44 24/96 pcm (RedBook)
The RCD1572 is Wolfson Delta Sigma which gives a facsimile of pcm.

What would be a good upgraded Dac for the 1572 to be used as a external Dac.

Get another R2R dac like Schiit, Holo, Denefrips etc etc.
Schiit give a 14 trial period also

Cheers George

Audio Mirror Tubadour III

Great info thanks

I own the AM Tubadour III. Great DAC. R2R with tube output stage.
In stock form $1500 US. Can be upgraded to SE version at later date. Made in Minnesota.

There’s a Bel Canto DAC2.7 on US AudioMart for 1100 US$ that is very refined and natural sounding so may fit well with what you’re looking for.  Best of luck. 

Audio Mirror Tubadour III SE = Beautiful Sound.