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$2000 Dac

I have kept my eyes on the Dac comparisons. What I'd like to know is what Dac can I buy new or used for under $2000? I am looking for examples that don't throw the voices so far in front. Yes, I like the detail. I am coming from a Luxman dac that was very good, but I just felt the voices were too close, often pianos felt the same. Sometimes almost feeling a little glare as well. So, I am searching for a detailed dac with a little more laid back mids for under 2 grand, new or used. thanks

dpm2340
soix
11,233 posts
 

I forgot to mention the R26 before and think that’d be a great option as well.  You could add a Denafrips Iris DDC to this one and still be well under $2k. 

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650283782-gustard-r26-fully-broken-in-wacme-cryo-fuse/

dpm2340 OP
168 posts
 

I have seen that listing. Something needs to hit me upside the head and say yes, that's the one. Price is nice. One thing though is I believe it is also a pre and streamer? That sort of tells me all the money inside is not spent on just the dac. Truly I would like to find a dac only. Some of the combo units are not able to bypass the volume control.

laps
101 posts
 

Schitt Gungir 2

yyzsantabarbara
5,550 posts
 

I heard the Schiit Guniger 2 on Saturday. That is one fine DAC, better than the more expensive Schiit Yggi+ MIB that I own and getting converted to the Byggy. The Guniger 2 was so good that I am thinking of holding off on selling the Byggy or at least give it a listen. It is still at Schiit getting upgraded.

mark200mph
835 posts
 

Wow I have the luxman d10x with the dac in it and it's fine.denafrips r2r dacs are great as well.so is the d8 dac at 2k. Alot like topping d90 as well. So many dacs so if you had an audio club or dealers to listen to.go to amazon get something on the 30 day trial is another way. Enjoy the education

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