NEED HELP WITH DAC UPGRADE


I have a Bryston BDP-1/BDA-1 combo. Can sound quality be noticeably improved by upgrading the DAC?  Anyone move from the BDA-1 to the Berkeley Alpha 2 and thought it was a worthy upgrade?
rockyboy
Agree!
There's a lot of killer DACs available, new and used, in the $3k-4K range. Auditioning before buying is an absolute must. Especially when spending that kind of money. In this hobby a small improvement in SQ usually requires a lot of money. 

I'm currently auditioning the new MSB "Analog" DAC.  It easily surpasses the Bryston and most who have compared it to the new Berkeley have preferred the MSB.  I haven't heard a better DAC than the Analog.
I really like the solid warranty on all Bryston products, but with limited ability to audition you will have problems.

Some mail order places allow audition & return.  Oppo, which will have a new DAC out soon, is one.

Also start looking at mail order retailers who allow returns.
Forgot to mention, I think, having trouble reading my own writing...

I think there's a dealer on AG who sells Mytek gear with 30 day trials.