Looking for a DAC $2500-$4000
Okay the digital part of my 2.1 system consists of a Line Magnetic 845 Premium Tube Amp, Tekton Encore Speakers, Cambridge CXN V2 Streamer, and an Oppo 205.
I'm running the Cambridge through the Oppo 205 to use it's DAC.
The Cambridge has a nice DAC that has been described as an every man's Streamer. It has a musical more analog sound to it. The Oppo's DAC is more detailed but also sounds more analytical or clinical.
What I am looking for is something that can be both on a higher level.
The reviews I've read about the Musical Fidelity M6x DAC ($2500) seems to be what I'm looking for.
Do any of you fine lovers of Streaming have any suggestions that I might add to my list to research? In the $2500 to $4000 range. Thanks for the help.
I'll be visiting this thread keeping a look out for the SS design DAC's that get recommended. There is now a keenness to experience a SS Digital System in conjunction with my Valve DAC. I have started with the Ferrum Wandla (HR ??) and have found one as a used sale Item purchased in 2023, for sale in 2026 for £1470, it will have added costs for the delivery. |
@pindac I just added the Meitner MA3i dac with a built in streamer and volume control with a remote and is hooked directly to my Sit-4 amp to the Volti Audio Lucera it’s never leaving…sorta expensive |
I second @mdalton I have a Gold Note DAC and it performs really well. However, I have it attached to an entire stack of Gold Note so the synergy plays well (preamp, amp, tube 1012, power supply). In my other system, I have the best DAC I have ever owned which is the Audio Mirror Toubadour DAC V. There is a VI version but I haven't upgraded yet. Even the IV version sounds great and can be had in your price range. The Toubadour DAC sounds like a 15K Lambizator Pacific. |
I have been extremely pleased with my Laiv Harmony DAC. To my tastes, it hits all of the notes in terms of clarity, accuracy, and overall tonal quality. In my system, it won out against the Denafrips Terminator 15th, McIntosh MDA200, and PSAudio DirectStream Mk2. Obviously I didn't go to great lengths to test every option out there, but the Harmony was a very clear winner for me above the others tested, and the least expensive of the group as well. |
Whole lotta discussion in the attached link. Many of the DACs discussed should fall into your price range if you buy used. I ended up picking up a used Mojo Audio Evo Pro. Very nice, sounds terrific. Keep an eye on the Mojo Audio website as they usually have trade-ins available. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/six-dac-comparison
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