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Best DAC under $ 2,500 on used market

I have been looking at Esoteric cd players.....X series, DV-50 etc... I have a McIntosh 751 cd transport with the Esoteric die cast clamp and an rca output. What outboard dac's could put me in the performance range of an X-03 or so?
I am biased towards baas extension, bass power and dynamics.
Thanks for your advice.
Bill
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warjarrett
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What do people think of my favorites from the past: Theta Generation 5 or Basic 3, and Monarchy Audio? Also Encore, rare but great.
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roscoeiii
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Warjarrett,

You might want to consider starting your own thread or posting on a more recent thread than one from 2008.
last_lemming
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Why not go new and check out the NAD M51? It's only $2000.
springbok10
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Agree with last_lemming. NAD51 is a killer unit.
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mapman
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There was an mhdt Constantine DAC listed on agon the other day if still available for under $300. I would recommend trying that first before spending any more. I did a few years back and it is still running as my main source in my main system that I spend hours a week listening to.
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