I have one of the few that seem to be out there and it's absolutely brilliant sounding. It is the ONE piece (aside from my speakers) that I would NEVER replace unless something "revolutionary" came out that could replace it. I'm sure there are other options that may "rival" it, but replace it?...I don't think so.
Anyone hear Oritek Audio's new preamp/DAC?
I just got done listening to it at Ori's. It was much more transparent than my $3200, well-reviewed, preamp. I put a deposit down on one on the spot. I wasn't the only one impressed, either. Here is the clicker. The cost is under $1200. I will have to listen to mine at home, just to be sure, before I sell my other preamp, as I was pretty happy with my $3,200 preamp.