Best DAC ?

Lloydelee21,
Nice post, the TotalDac could be a genuine reasonably priced sleeper that competes with the ultra models you listed.

Vhiner,
Excellent advice and perspective.
Charles,

Hi Charles1Dad,

Yes, that is exactly the impression I get from people I have spoken to. Lets say if I did not have the Zanden, I would personally investigate: Light Harmonic, Trinity, TotalDAC, MSB, Ypsilon, and then if I really felt the need to go all out, I could hold my breath and do a shootout against the Vivaldi. I have heard the Vivaldi but not done a proper shootout.

Best DAC? One of the most experienced guys here and at computeraudiophile.com on the subjects of DACs is Audiogon forum member Bhobba. If I was looking for the best DAC at certain price points, I'd try to communicate with him.

Oooooh! The best-est DAC in the whole world???
I'm Thinkin' Theta, ARC, DCS.

Ayre QB-9 DSD if in the budget. Amazing with DSD upgrade.