I got spoiled with a remote DAC, especially with the features it had. Remote volume, source, EQ, digital filter, balance , and on and on
The DAC that replaced it has no features other than power and input . Preamp has remote volume so it’s really not a big deal. Sound is really good. If I have to decide between sound quality and features it SQ every time…. I believe it when they say many hours of listening went into this DAC. It sounds like it. Very natural sounding. Fatigue free, engaging.