mrmanisundaram

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*DAC
Rockna Wavelight.  Very happy with mine.  
Dac that has tone and timing?
Rockna Wavelight?  It has won over many others in my system.  
Streaming Dac $5000-8000
+2 for Rose 150b  
DAC recommendations
Lab 12 Ref  
Combination streamer and music server…without DAC
Rose 150b  
Streamer Upgrade
@willg1985  Up until I got the Rose, I used an external dac......and have had a variety of dacs over time....last one was a ANK 4.1LE. The 9038 dac in the Rose is impressive.      
Streamer Upgrade
Rose Hifi.....I have the 150b that recently replaced a DCs network bridge and find it to b very good.  They have a 250 version that may fit ur budget.  Good luck w ur search.  
Preamp/DAC Suggestions
Rose 150b.....it is a fantastic streamer, dac, preamp, and a used unit can be had in the 4k - 4.5k range.  Good luck.  
Too many choices for R2R DACS--opinions appreciated
Audio Note Kit Dac 4.1 or 5.1.....they are awesome.....I have been through quite a few r2r dacs including the Terminator, Orchid, and such, and find the 4.1 to be absolutely fantastic.  Just does its job, no fuss.  Good luck.  
Thinking of taking the plunge.
A used Lumin u1 mini is a good option to consider.  No onboard dac.  
Need help choosing a new DAC
If u can find a used audio Note Kit dac, 2.1 or 4.1 it would be worth your while to try the out.  They ooze musicality, but very simple w no mqa, or OS,, etc. +1 for the Frerot.  Incredibly good for the price.  I have one w a external power suppl... 
Devore or Audio Note or other sensitive speakers: wanting to listen in Denver
If u fancy a trip to Kansas City, w some notice, u r welcome to listen to my system.  0/93s with Lejonklou Boazu and DCs network bridge for a source.  Best of luck in ur search.    
Integrated vs. Separates on a Budget
How many watts per channel do your speakers need?  If your speakers are 90db or greater, check out a Lejonklou Boazu........ Good luck.  
"warm" solid state integrated amplifier
Check out the Lejonklou website, and see if this line might meet your requirements.  I would say that it is neutral, rather than warm, but for the type of music you listen to......neutral may work best IMO.  But, ymmv.  Good luck.  
Different R2R DACs
I had the Terminator w latest dsp board in my system for a year.  IMHO it was a very good.  Leaned sligtly on the warmer side, but detail and clarity was spot on.   I have since gone back to an ANK 2.1 dac.....still one of the best. Another R2R ...