[imp96]

Hello, 
I am looking to buy a  balanced DAC. Right now I am thinking of buying Bryston BDA 2, however I am open to any other suggestions and recommendations.
There isn't a particular sound signature I am looking for, just whatever is the best or is one of the best DACs in the price range of BDA 2. I understand there is
no such thing as the best  in this hobby but everyone has their preferences and I would be interested hearing what you think is the best DAC in this price range and why.
Thanks

 

[Joshua277456]

Check out some the DACs by Woo Audio and Schiit

 

[imp96]

I have already seen those DACs but they are not in my price range.

 

[Joshua277456]

Well what is your price range?
 
Sorry I couldn't find a price on the DAC you mentioned.

 

[RonaldDumsfeld]

I am thinking of buying Bryston BDA 2, however I am open to any other suggestions

 
Nice looking product.
 
Why not finance a pharmacy in Africa?
 
Or buy one of these. And keep the change.
 
http://www.solid-state-logic.com/music/nucleus/
 
ed: spl

 

[jaytee61]

  I have already seen those DACs but they are not in my price range.

So you're sayin they are too cheap? And you're dead set on spending 2400? The Woo WDS-1 is half that and the Schitt Gungnir is 1/3 the price. Then there's the Teac DSD balanced for about the same too...Hmmm. Indulge us as to why???

 

[boatheelmusic]

NAD M51, $2K or better still PS Audio PWD MK II - has been $4,000 now available for about $1,900 (new Directstream announced ).
 
Each has at least equal quality and way more features.

 

[RonaldDumsfeld]

Got it. This is what you want mate. No question.
 
http://www.burlaudio.com/products/b2-bomber-dac
 
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/nov10/articles/burlb2.htm
 
Burl Bomber. It's meant for studio use really but it's the perfect audiophile DAC. It colours the sound, costs over $2,000 and is designed in the U.S. of A..
 
If you get the ADC as well that will take care of your budget easily.

 

[imp96]

Just like people ask for headphone in a certain price ranges, I asked for suggestions for the best DAC in a certain price range because I believe that the quality of a product improves significantly until a certain price range. For example, headphones at a 500 dollar range are worse then headphones at a 1000 dollar range, so I believe the same principle applies to DACs. If you think I am to snobby, then just don't respond to this thread. I already have a good DAC, Burson Conductor, but I am in the market for a balanced DAC so I wish to upgrade the quality as well, not just buy a DAC of similar quality. As for all reasonable suggestions, thanks for your responses, I will look into them.