Too bad you need USB 24/192. There's a Bel Canto DAC 3.5VB for sale here at a little above your price target but likely negotiable, but pretty sure it requires a USB converter. Very positively reviewed against some of the best DACs out there so still might be worth a look. I auditioned the DAC 3.0VB in my system and it was pretty amazing and would still be here if the wife approved. Dammit. Best of luck.
DAC Recommendation around 2.5K
There are so many new DACs, it makes one head swim.
I currently have a PS Audio DL III w/ level 3 Cullen mods
it sounds great, very analog and musical, however will not do 24/192 even via coax. So.....
Hegel HD25? NAD M51? I want to have a usb 24/192 to avoid another device in the chain (in order to use coax)
System:
Jolida fusion preamp (with mods)
channel island d-200 moon block amps
acoustic zen adagio speakers
kimber silver cable
soundstring cable
"anti-cables" for speaker wire
Listen to ALL types of music, so dac needs to be comfortable with classical and jazz but also lots of classic rock
Thank You
PS: i do not care about DSD capability, don't buy it....
I currently have a PS Audio DL III w/ level 3 Cullen mods
it sounds great, very analog and musical, however will not do 24/192 even via coax. So.....
Hegel HD25? NAD M51? I want to have a usb 24/192 to avoid another device in the chain (in order to use coax)
System:
Jolida fusion preamp (with mods)
channel island d-200 moon block amps
acoustic zen adagio speakers
kimber silver cable
soundstring cable
"anti-cables" for speaker wire
Listen to ALL types of music, so dac needs to be comfortable with classical and jazz but also lots of classic rock
Thank You
PS: i do not care about DSD capability, don't buy it....