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DAC Suggestions

I’m in the market for a new stand alone DAC upgrade from my current Border Patrol which is fed by my Innuos Zenith Mark III server.. My budget is $3K - $6K new  only & like the natural, minimally “ digital” sound of my existing one but would like some more detail, a bit tighter bass & better imaging while not sounding fatiguing like many high end systems I’ve heard. Some reviewers suggest that a non over sampling DAC is usually the best way to achieve this, what do you folks think? 

Does such a unit in this price range exist in anyone’s experience? 
 

Thanks for your help. 

jonwolfpell
cbrez
37 posts
 

Take a look at the Weiss 204. I have not upgraded the PS yet, but I plan to, and even now, the tonality and dynamics are wonderful. I think with an LPS upgrade it will only get another level.

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choiceaudio
51 posts
 

Merason Reuss DAC just came in. Its awesome - great soundstage and very musical. It is close to the DAC1

jonwolfpell OP
342 posts
 

Merason DACS look great. I will definitely be checking them & the Bricasti’s at Axpona. Thanks everyone!

jszei
30 posts
 

Holo Audio May. The KTE edition is just under $6k. The other levels are less. 

I also own a Chord TT2 not to mention a Mojo 2.

The Holo Audio May is by far the best DAC I've heard at this price point. 

dwest1023
175 posts
 

I recently received a May KTE and it is one of the finest dac Ive had in my  system. I have had for many years, the schitt Yggy, Pontus 2, Terminator plus 12th. All the dacs mentioned are good, just what your ear like and how it works with your equipment. 

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