Low priced alternative to Benchmark Dac1


Hi,
I haven't followed the chinese or asian dacs that seem to provide a LOT of performance for very little price.
What I have read seems to revolve around some warmer tube sounding dacs.
What should I check out for a low priced alternative to a solid state, accurate dac?
Thanks.
mr_bill
I'll third the Paradisea, but some other good choices here too such as the VDA2. The Benchmark is a good product, but way too many comments around about how sterile it sounds. If you want something musical avoid the Benchmark.
the above comments on the paradisea are spot on. one smooth sounding easy to listen and musical machine. I actually find it relaxing, this have never happened to me with digital