What does your DAC sound like


I’m in the market for a newly used DAC, based on reviews I’m considering the playback designs Merlot, Vermeer, Grimm mu2. I prefer a well balanced sound more analog like. I hoping that user experiences with these dacs OR others that might fit the bill will respond 

 

cheers 

dvdgreco

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Every response I appreciate. 
beauty is in the eye of the beholder as they say. However the sound signature of a piece does standout. r2R are more relaxed sounding whereas some chips sound bright. 
 

budget wise I have limits . 5k is probably the max unless it’s a piece that can serve well to replace my convergent audio Ultimate mkii preamp. 
 

 

The Vermeer looks like an interesting piece. Very analog like with preamp functionality. If dac only 5k max, but if preamp built in could stretch further to 8k range based on sale of convergent ultimate preamp .