I have a Bryston DAC3 which thanks to Trump’s trade war with Canada is now slightly over your budget, but you still might be able to pick up a demo for 3K. I love it but I haven’t heard the BDA 2; but I’ve read the main difference between the two models are the HDMI inputs on the BDA 3. If you don’t need the HDMI feature then the DAC 2 might do the the trick. Otherwise the usual suspects—Mytek Brooklyn, Benchmark, the various Chord products, Border Patrol is rose colored distortion is your thing...
Recommendation for DAC needed.
I’m looking to replace my Schiit Gumby DAC. Price range: $2000-3000.
Right now considering Ayre Codex.
Need it for my CD transport as a well as compacity for hi res streaming.
I don’t need headphone capability.
Any high quality unit recommendations would be appreciated.
Right now considering Ayre Codex.
Need it for my CD transport as a well as compacity for hi res streaming.
I don’t need headphone capability.
Any high quality unit recommendations would be appreciated.