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Move on from my Bryston BDA-1?
While we are on the subject (and thanks for all of the input) what about the new Liberty II DAC that retails for just under $1K? I realize no one has had any chance to use or review this yet but if you have had experience with the original Liberty... 
Move on from my Bryston BDA-1?
Would love to have the BDA-3 but $3,800 is well out of my budget. 
Move on from my Bryston BDA-1?
Interesting comment about the R-2R style docs. For the cost I am  interested in the Ares II which seems to be well reviewed. Regarding the comments regarding tube or tube-like sonic quality, when reviewed against other similarly priced DACs the Ar... 
Move on from my Bryston BDA-1?
Thanks for the responses. All seem to agree the Bryston was advanced for its day and remains a solid performer, at least insofar as the basic internals are involved. Mesch asks "what kind of 'noticeable' difference are you looking for" and that is... 
Move on from my Bryston BDA-1?
I should add the main system is modest  As said Bluesound Node 2i streaming to the Bryston DAC wvia a Cardas Lightning coax cable then Kimber Kable Hero RCA interconnects to an NADC165BEE preamp with Wireworld Oasis 5 RCAs feeding a vintage Adcom ... 
Time for a new DAC?
Is anyone familiar with the  Audiolab 6000N Wi-Fi Audio Streaming Player/Internet Tuner which is somewhat price comparable with the Bluesound 
Time for a new DAC?
All good counsel and I appreciate the immediate feedback. I've been considering a streamer such as the low-cost Bluesound Node 2.1 and apparently it's time!