I recommend a Schiit Yggdrasil. I recently helped a friend get his first good DAC. I did a lot of research and bought a Schiit Gungnir multibit to test my hypothesis on Schiit’s value proposition (I use it for my office system). This unit confirmed it, my friend purchased the Yggdrasil. Highly recommended as a outstanding performer for its price. Detailed and very natural sounding.
Seeking A New DAC - Recommendations
Ho All:
I am ready to purchase a new DAC within the next several weeks. Budget is approximately $2K, but less would be great.
My preferred sound could be described as detailed and clean. I find sound referred to as warm or analog sounds dull and muddled to me.
Transport being utilized is an Audiolab 6000.
Recommendations? Thanks in advance!