Zodiac Gold w/Volticus vs Bel Canto w/VBS-1


I am looking for a DAC with volume control and remote to use with my new Modcode 402AU. I don't really want to go with a separate preamp and DAC because I am trying to keep things simple. I have about 4k to spend.

I have tried researching the above DAC's but have not found much pertaining to their sound signatures. I like a sound that is a bit on the warm side. It must be involving and detailed without going to the dry, clinical side of the spectrum. Speakers are Von Schweikert VR-33 which I really like. Source will be a Bolder modded Logitech Touch for now and possibly a Mac Mini or other such music server in the future.

If you have heard one or both of these DAC's or have any other suggestions, I would like to hear from you!
mca

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i heard the zodiac gold voltikus, and while it had great tonality and soundstaging, its surgical character made it unbelievably detailed, but destroyed the rythm and flow at the same time.