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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.

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glenmschneider
99 posts
 

100% look at a sonnet Pasithea.

amazing DAC available used in that price category.

timothy_m
53 posts
 

Yes, perhaps the Pasithea.  I have the Morpheus MKII that's excellent and they say the Pasthihea is a nice step up.  I've been buying and listening to digital since I first heard the Sony CD-101 on a rainy night in 1983.  The Sonnet implementation is super. Try it.

tkelleyalaska
10 posts
 

Yo I was recommended the M6 by upscale “LUV those Guy” but after looking up reviews for 2 days straight the M6 seemed mediocre , the gustard R26II just released weeks ago , I have it on the way , out of dozens of reviews at least 5 or then were head over heels in love w the R26 , also $1650 , go search them , outstanding giant killer reviews for th gustard R2R 👊🏾

soix
11,233 posts
 

I neglected to mention the LTA Aero DAC before and should definitely be on your radar, and they offer a trial period that is a huge benefit. 

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phusis
1,392 posts
 

NuPrime Evolution DAC-2. Honest, highly resolving and musically engaging in an unforced "getting out of the way"-manner. Not to say it's laidback sounding, nor the opposite, but just a balanced presentation and dynamically uninhibited. 

Maybe it's a DAC that doesn't "impress" the first time around, but it won me over with its naturalness, insight and ability to "morph" depending on the source material. 

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