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Advice on stand alone DAC

I'm putting together a modest system for my "winter getaway" in Florida. Have a Pioneer DV-79avi univeral player, with GMA Callistos on order. Would like to add a better DAC for redbook. Thinking tube-based to but flexible. Prefer to stay under $1000, new or used. A couple of Musical Fidelity A3.24s are listed here in the $500-600 area - any good?

Advice very much appreciated.

Doug
grandpad
grandpad OP
151 posts
 
Bojack: Thanks for the suggestions. I once owned a BC DAC I, and found it too 'dry' for my taste. I now use an Audio Aero Capitole II cdp in my main system up North, which also includes a mix of ss and tubes (Herron & Joule), which is why I would like to add tubes to this little setup.
grandpad OP
151 posts
 
Nutella: I frankly hadn't heard of the Museatex, but a little reading on threads make it sound like a very interesting possibility. The only problem would appear to be finding someone willing to part with one!
mikesinger
572 posts
 
electrocompinent dac ( goes for $1100- $1200)...a little on the lush side, but INCREDIBLEY musical....
johnnysd
8 posts
 
Agree on the Electrocompaniet in your price range. It is awesome.
romad
11 posts
 
Talk to Vlad at Audio Mirror, The D2 is pretty amazing and well within your budget.
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