Up for sale, one of my favorite DACs ever (regardless of price!), and the one that finally delivered on the promise of NOS for me. Rich, full, natural, and near analog-sounding digital converter, with the bonus of a killer headphone amp driving right off the DAC chips—it’s like hardwiring your headphones to a very natural sounding DAC!

Comes with the original DAC2 modules and a pair of DAC3 modules I bought recently direct from Metrum. They are both viable, with the DAC2 modules giving you a bit more warmth, DAC3 a bit more precision, detail, and spaciousness. DAC2 modules have 2 R2R ladders per chip, DAC3 have 4–bringing the Amethyst up to Onyx-Level performance.

Only selling because I recently purchased Cees’ new Pasithea, and don’t have a 2nd system to use this in anymore. As-new except a section of marring on the top rear. Face is as new and the unit functions as new. Comes with original manufacturer’s box, as well. No trades, please. Shipping included.