Wyred4sound, Lampizator 4

Here is another consideration, PS audio PerfectWave MkII's are going as low as $1,500 right now and offer a direct future upgrade path to their DirectStream DAC.
Good sound, solid American company, good price, and an easy upgrade option to their flagship DAC.

i've owned both, the w4s dac2 before they had the se upgrade. then the L4. I used both with their own built in volume control. Although my system was constantly changing at the time and it was hard to get a direct a-b comparison. I feel the L4 was much more alive sounding and much prefered for my listening style and music taste. the detail and quietness was amazing from the dac2. I now have neither and I am using a lampizator big 7. I love it

I'd say these 2 DAC's should compete nicely, if they both are given an excellent digital source. Just MO.

I have a Wyred Dac and just had it upgraded. I think they have a bstock unit for sale on their site.