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Streaming Dac $5000-8000

Hi there. 
I am after a streamer dac one piece unit  

ideally with a very natural sound, slightly warm midrange, and with good streamer app…

its for use on harbeth shl5 plus  

was thinking lumin t3.  any others to consider Like auralic Altair g2.1? Auralic Vega is a bit over budget  

moon seems to be well regarded, but they have a big gap between the 280d and 680d.   390 would be overkill as don’t need the preamp 

I like the luxman d03x cd player sound, but that doesn’t have a streamer  

thanks 
 

 

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wswright20
9 posts
 

Because you mentioned Moon, Albert Sportis has a used 280D with the Mind 2 module in mint cond listed for $1800. I actually traded this piece as an upgrade to Esoteric N-01XD.  I was very happy with the Moon for the price point.  I upgraded my pre-amp/amps as-well and simply wanted a new DAC/steamer to match levels. 

Best of luck...

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acmaier3
55 posts
 

Awaiting the PS Audio PWave DS MkII arrival. It’s in that price range and the MkI was one of the highest rated. Anxious to see if some how it could improve upon the last FPGA update, which was simply fantastic!!

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bosssound
120 posts
 

Take a look at the TEAC UD-701N, which is a streamer/dac/preamp for a little north of $4K. User reviews here:

 

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vdotman
132 posts
 

Bel Canto E1X DAC/Preamp/Streamer (includes phono too!)

jfuquay
104 posts
 

+1 on the new PS Audio Directstream. I have the first version with streamer card option and it’s simply outstanding. The free updates can really add improvements over the years as well.

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