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Best DAC under $2K

I am transfering my cd colection to an external 500 GB hard drive using the I-tunes program (WAV files). Need an DAC to connect to my main system (Linn Ikemi, Kudos, Kairn-Pro, Klouts & Keltiks). Since my computer has a digital coaxial output I am not limited to an USB DAC, but will consider using an USB one. I am looking at the Bel Canto DAC2. Any other DAC in this price range? Any help will be very much appreciated.
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jimemac77
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I'm new to DAC's so I'm sure most of these suggestions are better than mine. For around $400 you can get an Aragon D2A2 that will handle several inputs and give you a good sound. It really helped my Sony ES CD players tremendously.
hagtech
99 posts
 
Chime DAC has USB input, top notch converters, and tube output stage. All under $2k new with warranty.

www.hagtech.com/chime.html

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hepl OP
147 posts
 
Friends,

Just bought a Bel Canto Dac2 from a fellow member. Thanks for all the help. The North Star 192 does have some nice features but the deal on the Bel Canto was too good to pass.
jasonsobel
29 posts
 
I would recommend a Grace Design m902 over the Benchmark dac1
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