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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
westcoastaudiophile
819 posts
 

Gustard’s A22/A26/R26/X26 need to be considered!

I have good experience with Gustard DACs, using them for 10+ years.. some fix, maintenance only was done, nothing fundamentally wrong in design found! 

dpm2340 OP
168 posts
 

does the r26 have an r2r ladder sound? I don't know what that is never having owned one.

westcoastaudiophile
819 posts
 

not sure about ladder sound.. honestly I don’t trust circuitry outside dac-chip, much too many variables to analyze for a life time! 

dz13
308 posts
 

Review which compares the Divinity to the Denafrips' Ares and Venus, Laiv's Harmony and Gustard's X26 III.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIyVNqzgJFA

dpm2340 OP
168 posts
 

after all your help I bought a used Garlubidor. I have not received it yet, so I have no clue. Thanks to all.

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