Need Replacement for my Musical Fidelity M1 DAC A

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Upsamplers, DACs, jitter, shakes and analogue withdrawals, this is it.

For my 2 channel home theater system (only), I am considering replacing my Musical Fidelity M1 DAC A with a better sounding DAC. I need a balanced DAC so its XLR outputs can connect to my Ayre AX-7e integrated amplifier. My TiVo cable box is connected to my Pioneer Elite TV and the TV's optical outputs are connected to the DAC.

I have received suggestions for the "Schiit" Yggdrasil, Lyngdorf TDAI 2170 ($5,000 integrated amp with DAC), Ayre Codex DAC, Benchmark DAC-2, MSB Platinum DAC III , NAD Masters M51 DAC, Wyred 4 Sound DAC-2 DSDse ($2,600) and the exaSound e22 DAC $3,500). This is a huge list and I am sure all of these DAC's are excellent choices.

I like the synergy between the Ayre AX-7e amp and the Ayre CodeX DAC. One retailer I talked to highly recommends the exaSound e22 DAC and has offered me an attractive price. I have never heard of exaSound Audio Design before his recommendation. Based on my positive experience with Ayre products, my gut reaction is to buy the Ayre Codex DAC. My concern is the Ayre Codex DAC is an entry level DAC and I am wondering if there are better choices for me.

Does anyone have any comments on the exaSound e22 DAC, the Ayre Codex DAC or any other DAC's I should consider? Your suggestions are welcomed. Thanks.

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Topic - Need Replacement for my Musical Fidelity M1 DAC A - howgeif 11:47:20 04/10/16 (9)

RE: Need Replacement for my Musical Fidelity M1 DAC A - howgeif 11:10:53 04/22/16 (1)

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RE: Need Replacement for my Musical Fidelity M1 DAC A - audioaddictNY 14:06:48 04/20/16 (0)

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RE: Need Replacement for my Musical Fidelity M1 DAC A - howgeif 10:57:16 04/21/16 (0)

RE: Need Replacement for my Musical Fidelity M1 DAC A - howgeif 19:19:21 04/11/16 (2)

RE: Need Replacement for my Musical Fidelity M1 DAC A - Jeff Starr 12:16:39 04/12/16 (1)

RE: Need Replacement for my Musical Fidelity M1 DAC A - howgeif 13:37:03 04/12/16 (0)

RE: Need Replacement for my Musical Fidelity M1 DAC A - Harley 06:32:51 04/11/16 (0)

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