Its a good unit I had one on my second system also I paid $975 as a demo unit and traded it plus cash for a platium dac and what a difference. I didn't have the p1000 power base I was told it didn't make much difference. Any were between $650 and $850 is a good price for the Gold link III. If you can swing it for $1700 to $2000 you can get a Platium Dac now your in a totally different league.