Chinese DACs

I recently acquired the MHDT Orchid and it’s wonderful. I got it on the used market but I think it’s $1,150 new.
I’m very, very happy with it.

ozzy62, My Orchid uses the 1541 chip, I believe. I didn't search the Pagoda yet. Do you know which one is in it? 
I can't wait to experiment with different tubes. I hear good things about the WE 396a D getter. I think that's the one.

For the budget conscious check out the Wolfson WM8740 USB DAC.  

The following review is a year or two old but still relevant:
https://www.musicservertips.com/product-reviews/usb-dac-diy/

This little DAC is amazing for the price.  I paid ~$50 and that included the power supply, I was able to order directly from the manufacture. eBay and Amazon charge a little more but still under $70 and you will get it delivered more quickly.   This DAC has some limitations (only two input sources (USB and COAX) but for the money you can't go wrong.     

devilboy,

The Pagoda uses the PCM 1704 chip. My DAC, however, was heavily modified by the previous owner. Sounds fantastic.

Oz

I use a Questyle CMA400i.
This is my first DAC and so have not really compared to anything else but I think the sound coming from it is really great.
Connected to a CD Player and Computer for Hi Res music.

Feels like a real quality component and it's made in China.