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Tube DAC Recommendations

I am in the market for DAC; my preference is a tube DAC. My primary music source will come from a computer or music server. The DAC will connect to Sim Audio 700i integrated amp. Budget is up to $7000 for the DAC.
I have been studying this forum over the last several months but cannot seem to find a consensus on the top 3-5 tube DACs.
Any input is appreciated.

Thanks
ddelisle911

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prawax
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Dear Ddelisle911,

IMHO, the best DACs in the actual market are the Concert Fidelity DAC-040 tube vacuum d/a converter

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/superioraudio/equipment/0809/concert_fidelity_dac_040.htm

and the Wavelength Audio Crimson HS USB DAC (with silver transformers)

http://www.audiostream.com/content/wavelength-audio-crimson-hs-usb-dac

I know that with the first you can’t run Hi-rez file and the second is out of your budget, but the solution (IMHO) It could be the wonderful Metronome Technologie C2A that you can find used for about 7000USD.

I hope this help you.

Best regards,
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