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"Best" DAC for a grand or less

I am looking for a DAC for under a grand . I want something to favor the bass side ,as now my system is a bit on the bright side.I would like it to have a usb port also.My system now is......
Hafler pre amp
Counterpoint solid 1a amp (100 watts)
Nad 515 cd player
Tekton Lore speakers
Thanks.
cwazz

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mrtennis
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how about refining the question to include only tubed dacs under $1000. The minimax is one. i own it.

the paradisea is another. any others ?
mrtennis
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the advantage of a tube dac can be realized only if it is very sensitive to the tube used. if so, you can tailor the sound to your taste.

i think every amp, pre and dac should have a focus control so the user can plug and play, and change the sound as the sound of a recording changes.

an audio system should be flexible and not always sound the same.
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