I have a Chrysalis, and yes, it does live up to the looks. I get the feeling of total immersion in the music - all music, to the extent that there is no awareness of listening to a 'source' ; The dac ceases to exist as a colouring element, allowing the amp / speaker / room (if we are really talking about 'high - end') to perform at their best.
My other dac (tda 1540, Luckit usb custom made) was previously the best rendering of pcm I had heard, regardless of price, but a month with the Veracity gradually revealed unheard micro - detail & the realization that little irritations (stressed vocals, ringing piano, etc.) were fewer or absent, but not just masked by lack of detail, because there appeared to be more clarity & space!
My unit has a headphone jack, so could be used as a stand alone unit for those on a tight budget or 'non - speaker constraints' (though I don't do headphones much so have no valid opinion from my old Sen. 540s. - perhaps someone with better headgear will comment later?).
As I live relatively local to Veracity HQ., before making a decision I was able to listen to various set - ups & rooms without doing a pro forma order, so I can vouch for Gregor Szymczyk's customer support & micro business philosophy.
I heard the Mystra & Chrysalis at hifi wigwam with similar comments to those described above (many vinyl junkies were won over).
I also read that Stereophile gave a favorable mention from the New York Show & the recent review in hifi choice - both seem to have the same impression that I have, but with differing gear & music taste, so using the Veracity as source seems to give a positive outcome when coupled with all high end gear.
Summary; With digital audio, dac & pcm are usually the weak link in the high end chain. Any Vinyl enthusiast will tell you that without a high quality source there is no music, The Veracity units appear to get this right. The specs & looks are impressive, but these units should be auditioned by people that really enjoy being totally involved in listening to music.
