DAC recommendations for CDs in 2-channel system

There’s a Bel Canto DAC3VB with virtual battery power supply for sale here now at $1149. Original list was about $5000. I had this in my system on extended loan and was extremely impressed with its open and natural sound, and if I could’ve afforded it at the time it would still be here. Read the reviews. Unfortunately I don’t know how it would compare to the current R2R dacs, but I couldn’t find any faults with its sound and would be surprised if you weren’t likewise impressed. Certainly a good value at this price and certainly comparable with the rest of your system. Just one option FWIW. Best of luck.

The nice thing about something like an Oppo 205 is that you get a better transport and don't have to deal with jitter reduction or digital interconnects and that potential added expense.  Another bonus is that when funds allow you can have it modded by someone like Ric Schultz at Electronic Visionary Systems and bring performance to a much higher level for relatively little added investment.  Yet another option...