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What’s the best DAC match for the Cambridge Audio CXC original or V2?

So I currently have an Oppo BDP 93 and a Schiit Bifrost Multi DAC. I keep reading over and over that the Cambridge CXC transport is the best in its price range, but I’ve seen little about what DAC’s pair well with it. My preamp is an ARC, SP9 MKll, and my amps are Acoustat servo’s. I’m also not opposed to keeping the Oppo and trying a different DAC.

New, used. Price TBT.

Thanks all.

JD
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Thanks sfar,

I start researching Bel Canto DAC3.

All the best.

JD
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To DACs mentioned that would 'smooth out' the brightness while maintaining, likely improving,  resolution are the Orchid and the AM Tubadour. Both great DACs for the money. I own the AM. 
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hilde45 and jj,

My thoughts were pretty simple. What DAC’s are people using with the Cambridge transport and why. 
All the best

JD
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Thanks mensch,

I’ll start reading about the Orchid and the Tunadour.

All the best.

JD


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jim - people are asking you what type of sound are you looking for

all dacs recommend will work fine with your cambridge cdt

there is a leaner. brighter, more 'transparent', rather (good) solid state sounding school of dacs

then there is a more dimensional warmer, fuller more analog school of sound in dac voicing, more tubey if you will (even if they use tubes)

many good dacs in either school
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