Qutest alternative

[R1200CL]

9 hours ago, Steinway said:

upgrade from REGA DAC

This one you have ?

https://www.whathifi.com/rega/dac-r/review

And budget is below 2K ?

 

Here is an review you might like. 

 

[R1200CL]

@Steinway

I can’t say for sure, but maybe a better endpoint will raise the SQ ?

One way of testing this, is if you own an iPhone (or iPad), get the CCK adapter and make your iDevices an endpoint.

 

Also, if you still plan to use that ATV on a better DAC, you may not get the best out of it, so a new endpoint may be needed anyway ?

 

This review also tells me you do have a very good DAC within it’s price range. 
I could be wrong, but I would expect you must at least pay 2K for a better (what ever better mean 😀) DAC.