Best used or new DAC under $3500


What would be the best DAC for under $3500, new or used? I currently use the Chord Dave and I LOVE it. However, I'm looking to downgrade to save some dough. Some reference points:

1) Yggdrasil:  Sold it as the staging was too narrow/flat and it seemed a little lifeless
2) Ayre QB-9 DSD: Feel its a bit too bright/tizzy - at this point I'm done trying Sabre DACs.

Can anyone recommend a DAC that is not a mainstream sabre chip based DAC? I dont mind it if its an older generation or vintage DAC either - Just something I can get for under $3500. I don't want a discussion to defend Sabre DACs please.

Thanks!

jozurr
Weiss DAC202

No Sabre DACs for me :)

Go to tmr.com they have some dacs for sale

Got any suggestions on what is the best?




I have no idea if they’re the best, but border patrol dac and altmann attraction are way under 3500, not Sabre, and sound great. 
I have no idea if they’re the best, but border patrol dac and altmann attraction are way under 3500, not Sabre, and sound great.