Paradisea usb - tube dac, sold direct. I can not speak on the usb input sound. I own the same but non usb version. I am not sure what is the price right now but I think it is around $700 Shipped. Very easy on the ears, on par or better then Scott Nixon ( top model, non usb ). Easy to tube roll and very responsive to different tubes which are very inexpensive (nos). Great thread on AC forum that goes into details on tube choices , mods etc.....
Might not be as clean and polish as Benchmark but the benefit of music that is relaxed, non edgy and liquid is clear......we are talking about the digital that never fails to remind us about its sterile characteristics that take away from musicality that we want to enjoy and not to bare with.
Might not be as clean and polish as Benchmark but the benefit of music that is relaxed, non edgy and liquid is clear......we are talking about the digital that never fails to remind us about its sterile characteristics that take away from musicality that we want to enjoy and not to bare with.