DAC Recommendations

Great description Newbee, no it's not bright at all but there is some mid-range emphasis. Actually in my system it's quite pleasing.

Thank you all for the recommendations, I thought I would update. I purchased an Electrocompanient ECD 1 demo in my price range. It's a very muscial piece, the sound is a little forward but very detailed with extended bass. It came very close to the Audiomeca Mephisto in many respects but the Audiomeca still out performs, at least in my system.Thanks again.