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Best DAC under 2k US ?

I'm thinking of a DAC for my nearfield focal monitors (CMS series). I'm looking for a nuetral to warmish sounding DAC without overly harsh or bright tonality and also musical.

I don't know much about DAC's and I can't audition where I am right now.

Calyx DAC, Bel Canto, Peachtree, Ayer, W4S, Weiss Minerva. Anything else?

Which would suit me best.

Thanks
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aquablu8
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Neko Audio D100 is PERFECT for your requirements.

www.nekoaudio.com
loftarasa
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I heard the Calyx and would say it meets your ask dead on. Natural sounding but still musical and sweet. Detailed without being etched.
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jt_to
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The Calyx is interesting. Gotta try one soon.
For me the asynch USB performance connected to a Mac Mini is important
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eagle6014
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I've been most impressed by my Channel Islands VDA-2. For sure opt for the VAC-1 power supply. That leaves you with plenty of cash left over so that you can buy some decent cables as well. And it's Made in the USA as well. My second recommendation would be a used Adcom GDA-700. There's one on eBay right now.
aquablu8 OP
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Where to get the calyx in the usa?

Also, how does the bel canto dac compare (the new one)?
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