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.
My extended search to look at DACs that can created using my usual method for acquiring Audio Devices led me to a DAC Build that is evolved as the design over a few years. A version of the DAC will be a Monoblock, and this does have great appeal as a concept. It will fit comfortably into the design for the assembly of my system. |
@pindac you're manufacturing your own DAC?
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1) any lampizator dac in the op’s price range - they are superior sonically, especially for vacuum tube system owners who value spectacular tonal density and superior soundstaging 2) at about 3 grand a used denafrips terminator is a real bargain for the delicious performance, many of the lampi’s strengths but less dynamic drive
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@meambler No! But thank You for the thought that I had the Capability. I stumbled on a Build Thread on another forum, and whilst going through the Posts, the most recent informed of the Monoblock design Those who have commission built for me will be able to complete the project, if I commit to it. |
@jjss49 I'm thinking that the Lampizator might sound too warm for my liking. Plus I already have a Tube Amp and I don't think I want the expense of the tube rolling rabbit hole for my DAC. The Denafrips line is on my list. I do want a DAC with the R2R sound vs the Chips sound. Thanks for the response! |
