Have you heard of EMOTIVA?

I am considering their USP-1 preamp because of the bass management capabilities. The only other preamp I have come across that has similar features is the Parasound 2100, also built overseas. I have listened to the Parasound and was impressed, but cannot listen to any Emotiva gear - there is none to be found in showrooms in Denver.

The guys in the emotiva room were also very friendly and glad to answer questions. Still the only room i've ever been in at RMAF that just hands you the remote. And I've been going to these shows since 2008. Always a pleasure visitng their room, but I would love to hear their gear with some better speakers, I have not ever been a fan of the emotiva room's sound.

I think they have a ton of home theater fans, not as many 2-channel fans, tho...

I talked to them about the updated version of this DAC at RMAF, the new version has a much better volume control, and i think features a fully balanced internal circuit.