Chord DAVE, any lesser Chord DAC come close?


I had the opportunity to audition a Chord DAVE in my system for a couple of days and I was very impressed.
Anybody who truly thinks dacs are all the same needs to listen to a true high end model.
However not so impressed with the 10k price tag.
So looking for comment from experienced Chord users if any of their lesser DAC models come close to the magic of the DAVE.
128x128uberwaltz
I have seen the Chord Dave pictured with and without the stand. The stand really makes it look cool. Does it come with it or is the stand extra?

ozzy
The stand for the Chord DAVE is sold as an optional upgrade, last I saw it retailed at $2,500 although it does vary with fluctuations in currency conversion.
Say what??
2.5k for a stand???
Is it 24k gold??????

That's just this side of plain silly imho.