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dCS Elgar plus vs. Delius - confused

This is pretty confusing for me...
I've been on dCS page,and it seems to me that Delius is "trickled-down" version of Elgar plus,with some added features.It seems to me that Delius can accept DSD data.Can Elgar plus do that?For instance,can they both accept cd-upsampled-to-DSD data from Verdi La Scala transport?
One more thing - do both of these DACs feature volume control in digital domain?Is it accesible both on the unit and on the remote?
Delius has adjustable output voltage ("up to 6V").What other values are there for output voltage?This is very important to me.
Has anyone heard both of these DACs?
Those who have heard both - which one would you rather own?
Please help-i am puzzled here
Thanks
audiobb
jb0194
476 posts
 
Geir,

I agree that the Elgar Plus DAC is the one piece from the classic stack I'd own if able to have just one. I'd pair it with an Esoteric P-70 rather than the Verdi, given my experience owning both transports with dCS DACs.

Blessings to you and all for a healthy and happy 2009.

John
ax2cohen
9 posts
 
John, I agree about the Verdi it's an anchor on the stack.

You cannot realize how good the Elgar plus is until you lose
the Verdi and hear the it with the new DCS Paganini trans. I have not heard the Esoteric Trans.
Regards, Alan
audioman321
1 posts
 
Ditch the transport and use an antelope pure 2 as a clock and source.  Along with the Elgar plus and Purcell you will have a top tier dac for around 5k
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