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recommend DAC for mirror image audio .2p (preamp) with JBL 4344

I have used mirror image audio 1.1S+(power amp) and mirror image audio .2p (preamp) with JBL 4344 from 1996. 
I used only connection with CDP (california audio labs). This system sound good till now.
But I need DAC to use flac file from my labtop.
I tested DAC( TEAC UD-H01) which I have used for PC hifi with active speaker from Dynaudio.
TEAC UD-H01 was terrible for my amp and speaker.
Could you someone recommend DAC? I willing to spend 1000~1500 doller.
qndrj17
erik_squires
16,056 posts
 
Schiit is in your price range and warm sounding.

Just above that is the Mytek Brooklyn. Lots of people raving about the Ayre Codex too.
auxinput
2,920 posts
 
The UD-H01 is an older lower-end DAC.  I wouldn't recommend it for your level of listening.  The newer Teac UD-501 (and possibly UD-503) have been getting good user feedback, but they will not be in the same league as the Schitt or Gustard DACs.  There's a Wyred 4 Sound DAC2 DSDse on audiogon for $1650.
qndrj17 OP
2 posts
 
Thank you for advice.
I goggle  Gustard DAC and find that there will be  GUSTARD DAC X20U pro. in this November. I will go for that. 
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