Best DAC with Volume Control?

Zapper,

good call. I have two friends that own the Camelot Uther v2 mk4 and it is excellent. Very good 100 step volume control.

BTW, I just ordered a Musical Fidelity CD/pre-24 which is a transport, DAC and pre-amp all in one box. It has gotten great reviews, but is now discontinued.

Enjoy,

TIC

Agreeing with the Uther recommendation and also adding that the guys at Camelot have a gain modification that will add more pre-output for greater control for about $200. I sent mine back and am waiting to hear what it does. I also love the fact that you can see the display from a normal (12') listening distance.

Benchmark DAC1

may be goldmund 20M .( 40.000 USD retail)

The Odeon AG is far underrated and overlooked, probably because of it's size and price. But it's terrific for the money. Many of the higher priced DACs have a lot of air inside those boxes. The Odeon isn't selling extra real estate. It only uses the space it needs.

I did a serious downsize, after I realized I had way too much invested in audio equipment. I went from the latest DCS Elgar Plus and Purcell with 1394, to the Odeon. The DCS was better, yes. But the price would suggest a much bigger difference. If you looking for the best, go with the DCS. If money matters, check out the Odeon AG w/reclocker.