External DAC for a Linn Karik
Hello all,
This a "dipping toe in the water" sort of question.
I have a Karik mark III that I am thinking about getting an external DAC for as it is quite old and DAC technology has moved on.
Also I have a large number of files on a couple of external HDDs so the new DAC would need to replace my current and also old Music Streamer II.
Don't have endless funds and not into streaming services.
How much would I need to spend to get a noticeable difference, without going overboard?
Recommendations welcome, although not too obscure please
The Karik has a S/P BNC output.
TT: Pro-ject 1.2, Ortofon Blue
Phono stage: Muffsy
Cd: Linn Karik
Dac: Denafrips Ares II
Amps: Pre: EleKit TU-8500, Power: Cambridge Audio Azur 651W
Speakers: Chario Hiper Tower 2000
Cables: Linn, Straight Wire & Chord Clearways
Headphones:PC, Ifi Zen Air, Sennheiser HD450 & HD569