[Alwayswantmore]

Feedback -- I own an Isabella with built-in DAC and headphone output.

If you like natural, warm tone / presentation, this DAC is a killer. The DAC was good enough it allowed me to sell my Wadia 830 CDP and move to streaming digital audio.

Detail and soundstage on RWA DAC and Wadia are pretty close. But RWA is more natural in terms of tone (more body and flesh on instruments). Also less listening fatigue.

I did a direct comparison with the Wadia via Oritek X-2 analog cables (about $500) and several digital sources into RWA's DAC. While both sources took advantage of the Isabella linestage, my comparison was isolated to the Wadia/Oritek vs. RWA DAC w/ inexpensive digital cables.

While your equipment and musical tastes may vary, IMO this is an extremely good sounding DAC.

My Wadia, as configured, ran close to $4,000. Add the Oritek and you are up to about $4,500. So IMO, RWA's DAC and a digital source represent a good value.

BTW: Some of the digital sources I tested and still use, are not very expensive.

Kent