Audiomaven

After about 75 hours listening to this DAC (solely through AES from CEC TL-1X transport with Stelath Sextet digicable), I think it is superb and an incredible value. I replaced my venerable Dodson 218 with great trepidation, but this DAC is at an entirely higher level (no pun intended). Given the rapid change and state of flux in digital audio, I did not want to make the long-term investment I would in, e.g., speakers or an amp. But so far, I have been well-rewarded. My only criticism is that so far, I have not been able to obtain the air and sparkle on the top end to which I am accustomed. This may come with burn-in (200 hrs recommended) but if it does not I will experiment with IC's out (now using Stealth Indra) and anti-resonance devices (now none). In brief, this piece is a honey. I would check this out before buying asny DAC at the $5K or below price point. N eal