Would the NAD M51 be an upgrade to EE Dac plus

Are you using a stock EE DAC plus? If so, you may want to spend about $300 on some discrete opamps (Dexa or Burson) and some NOS tubes (Mullard, Amperex, etc..). To my ears these "mods" dramatically improved the sound for a rather modest investment. If you've done this and still don't like what you hear by all means look elsewhere.

I have owned both. The M51 is better than the EE DAC Plus in every way. The M51 is simultaneously more relaxed and resolved -- effortless in its presentation, smooth, dynamic, and transparent. Is also stellar direct to amplifier.

For $2K list, it's a steal.

Thanks Hew

Lots of info on this Aussie forum where they compared the Nad to several well regarded dacs:

http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php?/topic/40613-nad-m51-listening-impressions/

Ok any comments on the NAD at all

Thanks