I'm pretty interested too since I just got an iRiver H140 from eBay. I figured that a dedicated DAC would be much further down the track, but just found this thread as it's the first time I've cruised the "Dedicated Source Components" Forum. (I’ve always mainly looked at the Portable Audio, Headphones and Amps forums.)
Iwas surprised that:
1) A DAC could be had this cheap, and
2) An Aussie dealer with very competitive prices.
I'm very interested in this offer, but need to do much more homework. Are you guys talking about the AD1852 or CS4398 version? Does the special "export version" that d-cee refer to above include both versions? From what I've read, I think I'm leaning to the CS4398, because I suffer severely from "upgraditis". Now that I know I'm not up for slightly less than $1000, the extra $90 doesn't concern me.
Also, about the discrete headamp - does this enable you to use the DAC as an Amp, as well as allowing you to add other amps into the chain? I'll keep doing my homework, but from my brief readings I'll be in this pre-order for sure.
Cheers
pauls
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