Hola: I would suggest to check out the new Channel Island VDA-1 DAc from Dusty Vawter. I use a MSB Link modified by CIA and with Monolithic Sound HC-2 external power supply. My audio buddy uses a CAL Dx-2 which he was intending to sell after hearing a Rega Planet 2000 and his player with my combo (also including a DIP 24/96). After several thoughts he ended ordering this under $400 dac and a Dip. He is very impressed with it's performance out of the box and incresing with every hour break-in it.
The total cost of both units are under $600 and new. The benefit is that you can have it on trial and if you are not convinced, just return them.
I haven't hear it yet but will do soon, so if I prefere it over my Link, you will see it on sale too.
Regards,
Jose.
The total cost of both units are under $600 and new. The benefit is that you can have it on trial and if you are not convinced, just return them.
I haven't hear it yet but will do soon, so if I prefere it over my Link, you will see it on sale too.
Regards,
Jose.