I agree that the Codex is a solid choice for it's price and value...maybe even a bit too smooth sounding for some :). It looks like NOS/R2R DACs are coming back in favor these days. You might want to check out the Holo Spring, Denafrips and Schiit Yggy. You could also wait to see how the Ayre QX8 stacks up, when it gets released in the fall. Good luck!
