I have the Bel Canto DAC 2.7 running as a pure DAC in fixed volume mode before an Electrocompaniet EC4.5. with a bel Canto REF500S power amp and Totem Sky Tower speakers. Great DAC for use as that and a little edgy if the 2.7 preamp is used. Also, you can fix the volume in an appropriate place for your preamp input. In my case 50k ohms. I have compared it to the battery-powered units ' they are all good but the 2.7 just swings it for me.
Bel Canto 3.0 vs 2.7 DACs
I have a Bel Canto 3.0 now. Been considering getting a 2.7. Anyone here ever compared the two. Or had them in your system? Just curious as to what you think. Is the 2.7 much better? Or is it marginal?