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NOS DACs?

I auditioned Assemblage DAC 2.6 DF1704 version, and I was floored.
It had absolutely correct tonality, just incredible, exceptional rhythm, all instruments followed the same pace, the whole presentation was scary real.
I have never heard anything like this.
This DAC is no longer made.
Can those NOS DACs lovers please comment on what NOS DACs on today’s market may be equal to or exceed (if it is even possible?) the performance of Assemblage DAC 2.6?
I am not interested in USB or tube DACs, only SS DACs that will have AES/EBU digital input (preferably SPDIF as well) and balanced analog outputs (preferably unbalanced as well).
sashav
audiofeil
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Oracle DAC-1000

Dealer disclaimer applies.
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jond
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Guys,
As I should have mentioned above, the Timbre TT-1 was available with a balanced option, AES/EBU input and XLR balanced outputs. I know because I owned one. If you can find one for less than $7-800 buy it, you won't regret it. Good luck and happy listening!
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
i am not a fan of burr brown dacs. but you evidently like them, so that is all that matters.

i didn't find the assemblage dac to be forgiving of bad recordings.

there are some interesting older dacs. they are expensive.
for example, the original zanden and forsell dacs.
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