I have the same question but I dont want to fit the bill for the SE model at the moment. Anyone done the DAC-2 to DAC-2 v.2 non SE and what are your thoughts. I've owned the DAC-2 for around 5 years. I really like the upgrade thing they have going on. Basically only lose a couple hundred on the original buy price of the DAC-2 from 5 years ago when upgrading.