1. Home
  2. digital
  3. 197102-2194

$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
jjss49's avatar
jjss49
6,920 posts
 

You’re overthinking it.  The bottom line is how it sounds.  

^^ this ^^

vthokie83
1,224 posts
 

dpm2340

Denafrips Pontus 15th at $2,019 brand new, no doubt. This DAC is basically the Venus 12th DAC, which was priced over $3,000.

Tons of user love, great reviews......just a beautiful DAC; and what I'd spend my own hard earned $2,000 on. 

dpm2340 OP
168 posts
 

yes, I am over thinking. I guess a trait I inherited from my father. I guess somebody has to carry on the tradition. Truthfully, I am thankful for all the help. 

kennyc
2,875 posts
 

@yyzsantabarbara - I heard the Schiit Guniger 2 on Saturday. That is one fine DAC, better than the more expensive Schiit Yggi+ MIB that I own ….

Better than the Yggy? - that’s saying a lot!  I remember Yggy (many generations ago) and Mytek were cutting edge a few years back.  

sls883
1,056 posts
 

@frl I did the same thing.  Now using an X30.

I saw mention of a MkII version of the R26, but I don't know how it compares to the original R26. I would expect it to be notably better, but I'm guessing. 

More to discover