Replacement DAC with USB in, XLR outs


I’m replacing a Bel Canto 2.5 DAC.
Suggestions for a new standalone DAC, with USB input and XLR outputs.
I’d like to stay under $1,500.
While headphone out is not necessary, I’m indifferent if it has the functionality.
My initial deep dive got muddy / appreciate any help getting off the ground before trialling.

 

Current setup:
JRiver / Laptop
Bel Canto DAC 2.5
NuForce Ref. 9 v2 s.s. monoblocks
Paradigm Studio 100 v5
Anthony Gallo TR-1

 

Thanks

 

jpbdh4

All Denafrips to my knowledge do that. Pick your poison. No remote so I wouldn’t want one personally.

I'd prefer a RME AD12.

No remote so I wouldn’t want one personally.

 Remote is a must have for consideration. 

I have done a good amount of research in this area recently for a friend. I would recommend a Schiit Gungnir (I bought one, for my office) … although, honestly I would stretch and get the Yggdrasil (my friend bought one)… an outstanding deal that performs far beyond its price level. These are incredible for the money, natural, detailed with great dynamic range.

None of these devices are going to have a headphone output…. Well because they do not contain an amplifier.

 

I don’t want to tell you what you should want, but a remote for a stand alone DAC… would be putting money into something almost no one would use. You only have one source. Playing with the settings is something seldom done by most folks.

Just as reference, my other systems are show by clicking on my ID… so, I am used to auditioning DACs of much higher quality.

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I don’t want to tell you what you should want, but a remote for a stand alone DAC… would be putting money into something almost no one would use. You only have one source. Playing with the settings is something seldom done by most folks.

I utilize the DAC remote for Volume +/- as I listen to variety of genres, most hi-res but some not as brilliant. Plus getting up/out and repeat from my listening chair is a buzz kill that I try to minimize.

i was going to say ayre codex too (one of my faves in the under a grand price range) but op must have a remote control

agree with rme adi but it doesn't image as well as the codex but it has many other features and remote control too, although i also did particularly not like how the volume control inhibited the unit some, sonically

maybe one of the audio gd dacs at wally's...

I would recommend the PS Audio Directstream DAC.  They are available used for under $3000.00 and they meet all your requirements.