[El_Doug]

Looking for a DAC with XLR-outs (nuforce is out), independent volume controls for the pre- and headphone-outs.  Something along the lines, maybe, of the Asus Xonar One, but not as giant... and cheaper than the Zodiac offerings. 
 
USB is neither here nor there, I'd be using spdif. 
 
 
 
Anyone have some suggestions? 

 

[Nuttinbutair]

Its on the 'giant' side, but the Emotiva XDA-2 is an option.  I own the XDA-1, and for sonic performance I would place the XDA-1 and Bifrost on the same level.