Orchid vs TUBADOUR III - Help me choose

All my DACs/CDPs have had volume control so I do not use a pre-amp.

You don't know what you are missing then. 
Try the Don Sach SP-14 preamp or the Audio Mirror's preamp. You would be pleasantly surprised how much better your DAC sounds. I am as minimalist as it gets, but a good line stage is a must in my system. 

Hey audio123,

The ball is in the hands of Vlad.  I told him the details about how to setup a review for Six Moons.com, which level DAC would be best to review and then he completely went away.  I'm still game to do the review, it's up to him.

@teajay - does Six Moons.com require a mandatory donation to make a review? I always wondered. 

Hey nenon,

You can read the policy on what it takes to setup a review and the rational for it right on the Six Moons website.  To get a review the manufacturer has to pay a one month advertising fee up front.  This insures a review will be done, but does not in any fashion guaranties a positive or flattering one.