What is the best DAC under $2000 and why?

I'm wondering if a true bargin of a DAC is out there waiting. I have heard the Benchmark DAC is the best out there under $2000. What do you think?

ponnie05-18-2008 2:37am

ckoffend Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 684 posts 08-07-2008 at 08:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Based on my experience (which I have not listened to the Benchmark but one or two times) is the Kora Hermes, which I think is a terrific DAC and the MF Trivista, both at used prices right around $1K.