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Best Bang for your Buck DAC ?

I just realized I’m in the market for a DAC , I don’t want to spend a fortune on a DAC either . I picked up a drangonfly cobalt a while back and am unimpressed  so I moved it to my CPU and sounds really good on my system there which when I bought it figured I would do anyway since it was my first DAC purchase . There are so many DACs I have no clue , how high up on the returns chart can I go at say $1,000 before I run into heavy Diminished returns resistance. I’m open to buying used . I was thinking about a Schitt made in the states ? Anyone’s take on best bang for buck DACs? 
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timlub
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@boomerbillone I’m glad that you like your Project Prebox s2... I am using the M500 now. In my system the Project was a bit on the lean side, but to be fair, I am using the M500 running balanced and I tweaked the filters to my liking. I did not touch filters on the project. I also find the M500 slightly more dynamic. I really believe that it is a matter of taste and system matching to a high degree.
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wgs57
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I own a Denafrips Pontus but it is slightly above your $1,000. The next step down is the Ares. You can't go wrong by choosing Denafrips. They mostly come on the market used when the owner is upgrading to a Pontus, Venus or Terminator or another more expensive DAC of another make. You won't be disappointed. Check their site and reviews. 

Bill in Nova Scotia
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jjss49
6,612 posts
 
screw the slanted eyed chinks all together and get a Made in America Schiit


we have a real winner here...  exemplary modern day citizen of the world... 💩💩💩
dletch2
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You don't expect that in 2021, unfortunately, it happens. 
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