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DAC recommendations for CDs in 2-channel system

Can anyone share suggestions for a DAC to go with the following setup:

Odyssey Audio Kismet monoblocks
Odyssey Audio Tempest pre-amp
Dual 1229 turntable with Shure V3
crappy CD player (used as a transport)
Schiit Modi Uber (current DAC, OK not great)
Klipsch Cornwall I speakers

I listen primarily to CDs and some vinyl at fairly low levels. The amps and preamp were recent major upgrades, so I'm thinking about getting a DAC that will hold its own with the new components.

I don't have a budget in mind, but prefer a high value for dollar. Thanks in advance!
scoran

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What about using a OPPO 105 or 205? $1100/1200 new, Its a awesome universal player (sounds like you spin discs) and has more connections then you’ll need or want,connects to your stereo with a pair of RCA’s or XLR’s nice :-) Built in dual ESS Saber dac’s make it sound very good indeed not to mention the video you get. You can connect a server/streamer too with its USB audio input, future proof!

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/oppo-bdp-105-universal-blu-ray-player-and-dac

https://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-udp-205

P.S. no better value out there right now (105), for $1100 (new) you get a 3K player.

Matt
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