A DAC that can make digital sound analog?

Thank you for the correction; that's what I meant, but I didn't state it properly.

The Sparkler Audio S503 CD Player is a very good sounding NOS player. Designed by the former engineer of 47 labs. Very natural in presentation with sweet detailed information. No need for a separate transport just a great one box solution. I have had many dacs, some mentioned here. The ANK 2.1b sig I once owned was the best, but your looking at some serious cash and my transport was a highly modified 47 Labs Flaifish. Total cost was north of 6k. The S503 comes close in sound but at about $1700.00 depending on conversion rates, its a best buy for sure.

http://www.sparkler-audio.com/portfolio/S503_en.html
Purchase here: http://charneyaudio.com/sparkler.html 

This morning I read a short overview on the KI Ruby player via HiFi+ Magazine. Excerpt can be found over on dailyaudiophile.com
Happy Listening!

I also find the PS audio directstream dac to laid back. Iv'e switched to a Marantz SA10 and couldn't be more pleased

For any future posters making recommendations, it would be very useful if you also listed what days you've heard in the same system as your recommended product. Tough to make much of simple "this one's the best" statements without any context (or consensus).

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