With the last generation of A+ (1.5.x) and Amarra (2.6) that I had, I favored each depending on what I was playing and, frankly, what I was in the mood for. Much of the time I preferred A+'s forwardness and smoothness, a lovely if contrasting combo. Maybe it's that juxtaposition that I liked so...

In the US: ~$4k for PWD mk2 in the US, vs. $2.4k for the Naim DAC V1

I will hunt a demo of the PWD down. Thanks for that :)   Found this: http://forums.naimaudio.com/topic/ndx-vs-perfectwave-dac

The DAC•iT is impressive for its price. I've seen them online for ~350. Its sound has a spaciousness, warmth and swing that, IMO, is lacking from most DACs under ~500. My only complaint might be that it's not a champion of neutrality and precision. All that said, it was really enjoyable to...

Have the Nait 5i with B&W CM5's and, IMO, there is special synergy in this pairing. Haven't heard anything more engaging and fun to listen to in this price range. If anyone has suggestions for Naim pairings, please share.    Focal 807's were my second choice for speakers -- those are some...

Would love to hear a detailed first-hand comparison of the Majik DS and Naim DAC. Even more interesting to add the Naim DAC-V1 to the compare :) 

Demoed the D2000, 5000, 7000. While there's a meaningful price difference between each, after hearing the 7000's I couldn't go back to the 5000. Everything more refined and confident, but still with the lines' luscious warmth, richness and sweetness. It sounds like a dessert, more than a...

As good as V1 and similar in price? 

Def post if you hear comparisons of those scenarios :) Check this out: http://forums.naimaudio.com/topic/nait-xs-2-better-than-supernait-2

Curious as to what you demoed and what you think of each :)

I demoed a whole bunch of DACs, including the Benchmark DAC1 USB, MF DAC, and the DAC•iT. The DAC•iT is worth hearing. Agree that the DAC1 is refreshingly clear and precise sounding, but pending on the system it can be sibilant and fatiguing.

Paired Nait 5i with Benchmark DAC1. The DAC1 wasn't quite up to what the Nait can do. Sound was a little sleepy. Still, there was some synergy there -- and at a very low cost. 

Just heard the V1 and was blown away by its mastery of subtlety and finesse, combined with punchy, dramatic presentation. That's a fine line to walk and, from what I heard, it does it artfully.    I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a competitor DAC that's worthy of a listen because it's a...

I use the HF2's with flanged tips and like what I'm hearing. Never fatiguing. Still, I wonder what the next step is... if there's additional clarity and dynamism to be had at a lower price than the Shure's. Been thinking about the ER4S and wondering if anyone can compare them to the HF2 and...

Anyone use the D7000's with a DAC that has a built-in headphone amp and really love what they're hearing?