The Decco is known for it's DAC. It's the new Buffalo Sabre chip and us supposed ti be excellent. The Be Canto is know for the integrated amp. The DAC in it is nowhere near the DAC 3. So one has a solid amp and midi DAC and the other has a great DAC and midfi amp. The tubes in the Decco are not really that noticable. I have not heard either, but this is what I have learn of the two through extensive research. At the end if the day they are both nice units, but I'd probably go integrated and stand alone DAC.
For 2k I'd probably go Manley stingray and DacMagic/Stello DA100/Benchmark
Really you should answer some questions before making a decision.
1) do you need a remote for the volume
2) do you need more than one source input?
3) are you going to use USB or Toslink?
4) do you want tubes, class d, or SS (they are all very unique)?
Cheers!
For 2k I'd probably go Manley stingray and DacMagic/Stello DA100/Benchmark
Really you should answer some questions before making a decision.
1) do you need a remote for the volume
2) do you need more than one source input?
3) are you going to use USB or Toslink?
4) do you want tubes, class d, or SS (they are all very unique)?
Cheers!