For maybe $5500 you can get the very good Bricasti M3 streamer dac , with very good analog preamp retail $6500 , I bought m8ne a5 Perrotta Consulting built like a tank , made in MA. U.S.A
Streamer/dac …. Organic/euphonic sound signature
Hi guys.
Not new to the hobby but been away for many years - out of touch! Also developed nasty tinnitus while I was away.
No more critical listening for me…just background music. Still an audiophile at heart so good sound is still important.
Need recommendations for streamer/dac combo (keeping it simple) that’s organic and euphonic (coloured!) sounding. Rounded and full bodied weighty sound. Definitely on the very warm side of neutral. Dark? Excessive and thin/sharp high frequencies esp female vocal sibilance will set my ears off. :(
Budget $2.5 to $5k.
Thanks for your help.