i just ordered a holo cyan 2 dac for a little less than your budget. i currently hve a gungnit mb and want a new sound.
Upgrading to a stand alone DAC
I have the upgrade bug..lol. I am considering purchasing a stand alone DAC as 60% of my listening is thru my CD player (NAD C568). This was purchased new 3 years ago for $799.00. My budget would be $1500. Rest of system is the Marantz Ruby KI integrated amp and the Reference 3A de capo speakers. Would I hear a significant difference at this price point?