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!

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audioman58 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,618 posts 06-25-2021 at 02:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Check out this R2R dac for $1195, it’s Very natural sounding https://headphone.guru/audio-gd-r2r-1-fpga-pcm-dsd-dac-done-right/
redwoodaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 415 posts 06-25-2021 at 02:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hard to go wrong these days. Features like usb input, balanced outputs, linear power supply, volume control options are probably what set apart dacs in this price range.
mid-fi-crisis Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 71 posts 06-25-2021 at 02:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Another vote for MHDT Orchid. Plus you can do a bit of tube rolling if you desire.
daleberlin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 35 posts 06-25-2021 at 02:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 for the RME ADI-2 FS. Awesome flexibility.
earlflynn Details Discussions Posts This discussion 461 posts 06-25-2021 at 02:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Border Patrol SE. Can get one used for $850. Sound wonderful and I may have one for sale.