The Camelot Uther v2 m3 is a great DAC and used it is in your price range. The only problem is it is hard to find used. To get better than the Uther, you need to move into d/c/s gear for DAC/preamplifiers (around $10k).
Peace.
Keith
Peace.
Keith
DACs with volume controls
Okay, I love all this audiophile stuff, but I'm a private school teacher (little money). So are there any decent used or new DACs that I can purchase with a volume control and hence skip the need for the preamp? I'm thinking I can go 1.5 grand, maybe 2 if I wait till summer. Anyone out there use this stuff or heard it? I'm new to this sonic world and have only read about the Wavelength DAC, don't know any others.