1000, may stretch budget to $2000. Not sure. Just want a real upgrade that keep me satisfied for a long period.

I only use the dac section of the t1 and want to upgrade to a higher end dac. Any suggestions?

Keep in mind also type and quality of computer used plays a fair deal with the output of the udac-2. In my experience it did not best my laptop used with the internal Sigmatel HD. When that said my laptop puts out some of the best sound i've ever heard from a laptop. And maybe didn't deliver the...