Mark Levinson 390S. I'm a very happy owner -- it has an integrated volume control, balance, phase, as well as digital inputs, so it can replace a preamp in an all digital system. It would be very difficult to get separates (DAC, transport, preamp) that would rival it at the used price.
Recommend used digital source for $3K used
This spring, I'm planning on being in a position to spend some money on a significant upgrade. One consideration is a new digital source in the "not to exceed" $3K range. I'm currently using a Jolida JD 100 with RCA NOS tubes.
I'm open to both CDP's or transport/DAC options, and already assume I will get the most bang for my buck with a DAC/transport.
I'm open to both CDP's or transport/DAC options, and already assume I will get the most bang for my buck with a DAC/transport.