Choosing a DAC - suggestions please.

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Jason Willemse

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Researching available DAC options has me stumped, and so I turn to the forum members for some suggestions! It gets tricky based on these rather specific list of requirements:

1. Must be a genuine audiophile grade DAC.
2. Must have balanced outputs.
3. Preferably have minimal frills and be simple.
4. Preferably be a DAC only. Not looking for a pre/headphone amp or streamer.

It's worth noting that my first choice would be to purchase the Marantz SA-10 SACD player and utilize it's digital input and DAC, mostly because it would match the PM-10 integrated amplifier. The cost of the SA-10 is simply ludicrous.

Thoughts and suggestions appreciated.  :thinking:

 
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