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Higher End DACs

I am looking for a DAC (potentially streamer&DAC) to be paired in a mcintosh system (c1100/611). Its my first foray into digital streaming and I have no need for a CD player.

I see a lot of love for Esoteric, however, most seems to be around their transports? Are they not as renowned for pure digital streaming and/or standalone DACs? I see DCS (for instance) often referenced for standalone DACs - how does Esoteric compare?
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Why does my cell phone work in a windowless room ????
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Glass is more transparent to RF but photons can travel through solid building structures, too. Like a knife through butter šŸ§ˆ Ā Elevators (metal) not so much. Thatā€™s why reception improves as you move toward the window in many cases. Depends on where the signal is coming from, etc. Sometimes 24ā€ can make all the difference.
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I'm going to start my own thread on RF isolation of DACs. It's a topic whose time has come. It good to be pragmatic but it's also good to accept new ideas. Understanding is the first step toward a full resolution.Ā 
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