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pc to dac?

Ok I have been to a couple stores and talked to some people they seem to push me to what they have not what is the best. I want to start using a PC or Mac for a source to a DAC. Right now I use a cary 303/300 which I like but can I get the same or better sound out of a dac and pc? What is the best set up. I would like to stay under 5k for the dac 3k would be better but tell me what I need to spend. I guess if I get a DAC also I could dump the cary 303 for just a cheaper transport, correct?

My system is
Vandersteen 5a
Aseticx clyspo tube pre amp
quicksilver v4 tube monoblocks amps
programmergeek

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programmergeek OP
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Mapman, i don't mind spending money besides I find if I buy top end stuff it alwas has resale alot of time more than bottom end so at the end of the day I pay the same but get better stuff.

4est thanks for your comments that is in line what I herd from my dealer it seems like the briston and mac is a good combo I may have to pick that up the price is right.
programmergeek OP
322 posts
 
Thanks for the feedback, I was thinking of a USB connection but if there is a better way I am open to it. Also the DAC would have to be balanced and would I use one dac for the pc and transport? Or just use the PC as the transport?

I feel for you every one I ask has no clear answer and I have gotten answers like going wifi which is just totally unaccaptable to me ( i am a computer person no way wifi will work well ) to this is the best solution but evey one has a way different opinion.
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