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Benchmark's DAC3 series, which I have not heard, are in the ballpark of $1,700 - $2,200, as far as I can see from their website. You can also go for the refurbished DAC1 which sells for $1,150, but I remember hearing one that sounded a bit on the harsh side. I am not sure, though, if it was a new unit and needed some break-in time or not. But, none of my DAC's so far (3 different models of Hegel, Copland DAC215, Cambridge Audio DACMagic 100)
If you are looking for a budget DAC, you can check Cambridge Audio. I used to have their DACMagic 100 (for $199) and it was a steal for the price. Also, you can give a try to Musical Fidelity's V90-DAC for around the same price. These last two are small packages with a lot to offer and they sound fine right out of the box.
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