I do not know off hand if it meets the OP's criteria, but the new DAC from Acoustic Plan, especially when it is run through Acoustic Plan's optional separate power supply, is the cornerstone of the best digital front end I have ever heard. I heard it with both an ARC CD8 and Naim HDX. The Acoustic Plan-CD8 combo was incredible, and the Acoustic Plan-HDX combo was even better. Needless to say, I intend to get one.
Decent DAC under $10k anyone?
My must have requirements are:
-word clock input from master clock support
-AES input
I'm using Esoteric D-05 right now. Tried Weiss Minerva/DAC202 and dCS and Emm labs stuff under the price point but doesn't sound satisfy enough to make changes. I wonder if there's any new model worth trying now.
-word clock input from master clock support
-AES input
I'm using Esoteric D-05 right now. Tried Weiss Minerva/DAC202 and dCS and Emm labs stuff under the price point but doesn't sound satisfy enough to make changes. I wonder if there's any new model worth trying now.