Need a DAC Recommendation.

Im retired and can only spend $1200 to $1500 on a DAC. What would you recommend? I assume I will be in the Used market. Thanks!

rsa06-24-2021 8:33am

jasonbourne52 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,863 posts 06-24-2021 at 08:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No need to buy used! The best DAC for under $1K is the new Topping D90SE - $899! Lookout all you four and five-figure DACs!
jasonbourne52 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,863 posts 06-24-2021 at 08:42am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The build and sound quality of the D90SE makes it a world-beater DAC!
mikem Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 260 posts 06-24-2021 at 09:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Get the schiit Yggdrasil GS for 1600$ .. You won’t be disappointed, but thrilled.
mahler123 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,029 posts 06-24-2021 at 10:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don’t know what the current new sticker price, but look into the Mytek Liberty
tweak1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,531 posts 06-24-2021 at 01:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Right at your budget limit, but study up, as I see R2R as the future for a typical 20th century chip dacs www.underwoodhifi.com/products/audio-gd