2k DAC that gives me what I want like my vintage LP12


I have zero experience in rotating DACs through my system.  My Analog chain gives me exactly what I want as a listener.  It is based on a vintage LP12 with a few upgrades to power supply, tonearm, cartridge, phono stage, and setup.  Detailed, warm, deep silent background, and effortless delivery.  

I have an Eversolo A6 and an S.M.S.L CD transport.  I decided to purchase a Toppings D70 Pro Octo to feed my streamer and transport into.  I was not really disappointed, but certainly not what I was looking for.  I want the same or similar level of satisfaction that I feel when I listen to my Analog chain.  I also want to stay at or under $2k..  I realize that the dollars in my turntable, arm, cartridge, and phono stage is more than twice that amount, but I was able to assemble it over time. 

I want to start with the DAC.  I can change Streamer, Server, CD Transport over time if need be.  I assume that a good DAC should be able to clock other digital inputs to mitigate many of their shortcomings.

maam522a

maam522a

That should make you feel good, if the Denafrips purchase is not to your liking....you won't have a hard time selling them.

@maam522a just curious what cartridge and phono stage do you use in your analog front end?

@audphile1 

My Record Rig is:

Linn LP12

Ittok LV II (black)

Ortofon MC x40

Linn Linto 

Very pleased with the Linn Warm, Quiet, Detailed, with a decent  bottom end sound thing....