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spend on the streamer or on the DAC ?

I a considering splashing north of 5000 (euro) for a new source for my rig (MOOON 340i, OPERA QUINTA speaker, McIntosh SACD, Node2). Better to spend more for the DAC or the streamer ? I was thinking about a Schitt yggrasil.Or would it make sense to spalsh on a more expensive DAC and use the Node2 as a streamer, or, for that matter, stream from my Macbook Pro. Regards.
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I have the Schitt Yggrasil and a PS Audio Direct Stream w/ bridge 2 in two different systems. They are both excellent DAC’s.  I slightly prefer the PS Direct Stream DAC, but that may just be the system, with my ears and preferences.  When I listen to the Yiggrasil, I don’t miss anything or wish it was something else - it’s that good. 
You could probably get a gently used PS DS for $3,500 to $4,000. 
The guys and gals at PS Audio and Schitt are very good people to work with. 
Some of the other DAC’s recommended here are also solid choices too. Good luck in your search. 
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