which dac dack, scott nixon, or other DAC $600?


Hi. I currently have no DAC, and I am just using NAD C521i and Toshiba SD-4900 for my redbook and DVD-Audio playback. However I notice that the high frequency sounds harsh when I played Mile Davis' "Kind of Blues" CD, and for piano concertos sometimes it sounds a bit muddly.
Will it help if I add a DAC to my system to improve the sound? If so, which DAC will you recommend if I want to buy one used for less than $600?

The following is my system:
Pre-amplifier: Antique Sound Lab LH-01
Amplifier: Dared VP-20
Speakers: Von Schweikert VR-1
ICs: Signal Cable Analog Two.

Thanks.

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Showing 1 response by jependleton

I use and would recommend the McCormack DAC-1. It is very musical and the sound is very balanced and pleasing. You should be able to buy two of them used for the $600.00.