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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
tyray
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@mahgister,

Almost, everytime I read something here on Audiogon from you, I learn something. As I’ve come to know, my LTA Microzotl MZ3 preamplifier is a Berning tube pre-amp...

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mahgister
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  I loved the one i ordered but returned back (with regret) because i needed it for my Akg  K340 as headphone amplifier but it cannot power them with enough authority compared to the headphone out of my Sansui alpha.

i regret to had return the microzotl back because i could have use it for my speakers  as pre-amp and headphone amp for my other headphone... but my budget was tight ...

Berning is a genius in audio...smiley

 

@mahgister,

Almost, everytime I read something here on Audiogon from you, I learn something. As I’ve come to know, my LTA Microzotl MZ3 preamplifier is a Berning tube pre-amp...

 

tyray
1,045 posts
 

You can’t go wrong with that Sansui AU Alpha 607i Integrated of yours. I wondered if you still had that scary good vintage piece of kit.

stuartk
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@mofojo 

Garlubidor is obviously someone who applies slippery substances to the particular species of fish known as Gar.

Now, tell me: what’s so strange about that?  

;o) 

 

swaudiofan
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Denafrips Pontus II definitely does what you are seeking.

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