There's a store demo Bel Canto DAC 3.5VB for sale on eBay for $1799 (missing remote). This unit was $5k new. This is a great opportunity. BTW, if you are considering a BC DAC you HAVE to get one with the virtual battery supply (VBS). I got to hear them back to back in my system, and the VBS takes the DAC to a much higher level. Best of luck.
DAC-Preamp having these specifications?
Rather than asking for feedback about specific products, I thought I instead would ask for your recommendations of a DAC-Preamp product(s) having a desired set of following specifications:
Output Impedance: < 300 Ohms
Balanced outputs (XLR)
Unbalanced outputs (RCA)
2 or more analog inputs (RCA or XLR)
2 or more digital inputs (coaxial + optical or USB)
DAC section preferably uses discrete components over op-amps
DAC signal processing capabilities should the usual fare though need not include every conceivable format
Price: ~$2,500 or less
Output Impedance: < 300 Ohms
Balanced outputs (XLR)
Unbalanced outputs (RCA)
2 or more analog inputs (RCA or XLR)
2 or more digital inputs (coaxial + optical or USB)
DAC section preferably uses discrete components over op-amps
DAC signal processing capabilities should the usual fare though need not include every conceivable format
Price: ~$2,500 or less