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Recommendation for DAC needed.

I’m looking to replace my Schiit Gumby DAC.  Price range: $2000-3000.
Right now considering Ayre Codex.
Need it for my CD transport as a well as compacity for hi res streaming.
 I don’t need headphone capability.
Any high quality unit recommendations would be appreciated.
rvpiano

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celander
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Why spend $2,000-$3,000 (or more) when $250 might give one something magical?

http://en.tpdz.net/products_detail/productId=37.html

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/review-and-measurements-of-topping-d50-da...

Just an acknowledgement to @mzkmxcv for this tip. 
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celander
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@mzkmxcv 

The ESS hump in the IMD vs dBFS plot of the D50? I presumed running it at 0.00 dBFS would remedy that concern.

No doubt, however, the DAC3B is a great unit for the $$. 
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