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Schiit Audio (or other) DAC Recommendations

My current sources are a Maverick Audio TubeMagic D2 DAC (with upgrades) and a Pioneer Elite PD-D6-J SACD Player.  I know that they are not the ultimate sources and am starting to think about upgrading the DAC to broaden my audio horizons.  The DAC is good for 24bit/96Khz.  I'd be interest in something that was 24bit/192Khz and possibly even DSD for the right price.

Is something like the Schiit Audio Modi worth consideration?  What are some of the higher value DSD capable DACs?
mceljo

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loomisjohnson
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until recently i used the d2 in my office system and it's quite a capable piece; however the smsl su9 (around $400) was a clear upgrade, as was the chord mojo (around $500)
loomisjohnson
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mcjeljo, i haven't heard the gaincell dac, tho its very well-reviewed and i have heard the matching s300 power amp, which was very good. now, you're talking about dropping 3 grand for the pair, as opposed to 400 or so for a standalone dac, so query whether it's enough of an upgrade. personally, i'd be inclined to go the cheaper route first (vendors like apos audio and music direct have return privileges), but like you say, it doesn't have to make sense.
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