sam1000
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Great comments, especially for those on the fence. My overall experience was not much different. I had the DAC-2 and while its SPDIF is very good, the USB is just good, not great. As you say, it sounds like a machine. You get used to it and unless you know it can get better then you live with it. I did try the DAC-2 with M2Tech Hiface 2 and there was an improvement to dynamics, sounded less digital. I imagine the JKenny Ciunas USB-to-SPDIF would take USB to a whole new level.
I wouldn't say the Ciunas sounded terrible out of the box. At the start It sounds as good or better than other DACs via USB input. Again, if you've heard a great sounding DAC via USB then you'll have a different experience than those of us who have lived with typical USB audio quality. I've never heard the Paradisea.
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How would you compare DAC-2 SPDIF out with Ciunas USB?
THanks..