[MrBenvolent]

I came across my old Ray Samuel's Predator for the first time in a long long while last night (retired only due to change in mobile audio needs) and out of curiosity I plugged it to my Macbook Pro and FAD Sonorous VI's
 
Turns out I loved the sound of this combo - seemed to match the FADs really well and offered a warmer sound compared to my trusty Classic DacPort without sacrificing detail or clarity.
 
Would there be anything in the $100-$400 range which would replicate this sound and synergy with my Sonorous VI's but powered from the USB port and with 24/96 or higher capability?
 
As an aside, I find the Sonorous to be very sensitive to noise floor/hiss and my DacPort Slim is distractingly loud here, so the ideal solution would need to manage this!
 
Cheers all

 

[H20Fidelity]

I cannot say whether it will replicate the sound you're wanting.
 
The Dragon Fly red and black are receiving much attention.
 
Take a look at the thread: http://www.head-fi.org/t/805832/new-dragonfly-black-and-red-discussion
 
Another option could be Schiit Fulla to research.

 

[MrBenvolent]

  I cannot say whether it will replicate the sound you're wanting.
 
The Dragon Fly red and black are receiving much attention.
 
Take a look at the thread: http://www.head-fi.org/t/805832/new-dragonfly-black-and-red-discussion
 
Another option could be Schiit Fulla to research.

 
I had been seriously considering those already - glad to hear support for them here!
 
My only niggle based on the spec - and it is a small one - is the lack of volume control on the unit...