The best DAC for the money

I don't really believe in mods if the original design is not up to your demands. It can be improved, but adding of new caps (what many mods do) but... I'd rather go mod something that is already very well designed. After clock and opamp there are too much other factors.

But not THAT great... ;)

OK, not $10K stuff right now... Let's say between zero and $3000.

What about the Best DAC for the money with no price range?

BTW, thanks to all for the responses!

Marakanetz, thanks, but I'm doubt I can get lots of Sim components for $3000 :) I definitelly would go for Moon Eclipse CDP, if its price would be as it is.

Sorry, I meant "would not be..."

Any opinions on MF A3.2 DAC? It have got quite rave reviews...

S23chang, I don't think it's that bad :) I just say that I'm doubt that opamps and crystal oscillator upgarde may significantly improve sound quality (if I'm wrong I'd appreciate some more detailed explanation) for budget level device, such as NAD. If you're talking about upgrade of digital filters and all the stuff around the internal DAC - I think it would be easier and cheaper to buy a new CDP. Or, an external DAC :)

Theta gen Va, what character does it have - warm/bright, back-laid or forward, what's a tonal balance?