It's not really that outrageous.
You use only one power cord (instead of 3) for preamp, DAC and transport.
The VBS is noticeably a step up from the LNS1 which is already a step up from the wall wart that comes with the CD2
You use only one power cord (instead of 3) for preamp, DAC and transport.
The VBS is noticeably a step up from the LNS1 which is already a step up from the wall wart that comes with the CD2