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Which DAC: Benchmark, Mytek, Audio Mirror, Holo Audio, Mojo Audio?

Looking to upgrade my current Rega DAC-R and have been doing some internet searching and these DACs look interesting and fit within my price range:
BENCHMARK - DAC3 B - $1700
MYTEK DIGITAL Mytek - Liberty DAC - $1000

Audio Mirror - TUBADOUR III DAC - $1200
Holo Audio – Spring DAC 2/3 - $1900-2700
Mojo Audio - Mystique v2 SE DAC - $2500
The other option is to just stick with the Rega DAC-R
I play CDs only and would like to maximize that format. Anyone have experience with these DACs? I have no opportunity to audition them where I live.

Which DAC would provide the most significant upgrade from the Rega? The Rega frames the music well and sounds good with almost every disc I throw at it. I’m not shooting for different and I don’t want something that will limit what's  enjoyable (CDs or types of music).
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veroguy
32 posts
 
Will do.   

I'll add Holo Spring and the Lab12 to my list (thanks, @headphonedreams - had never heard of that DAC.  The reviews can't be ignored, IMO).




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mboldda1
386 posts
 
take a look at the l.k.s. dac
davidbeagrace
2 posts
 
I bought an original Mytek Brooklyn and really like it. Dynamic, a lot of detail and never strident or harsh. But...I still prefer my Mhdt Havana. I just keep wanting to listen to music with it.
pgalvin
16 posts
 
Seconding the Holo Spring Kitsune Level 3. It's quite amazing, with highly compressed through hires music all sounding great. I think the second most important component in my system (after the speakers - Goldenear Triton Ones).
Unfortunately it's tough to get to listen to the Kitsune as they don't do loaners and there is a long wait to get them...
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