@dcpillai Not sure where you saw its a feature. Ted Smith mentioned that all large transformers hum.
That being said there 1 person complaining about the hum. A few others confirmed if they put their ear next to the device they can hear something. Most say nothing. A whole lot has been made by a little. As I said, I have a Jan Production run unit. Not a beta... but it is an early run. ZERO hum.
it is 8k, a whole lot of money. Many dacs to consider in that price. Overseas does make other brands a bit more economical and easier to get.
if it was not for the incredible trade in (full value) from PSA I probably would not have been able to swing this unit. the MK1 was a class A component for years. With steady updates. I look foward to getting many years with the MKII. Twice as much memory to work with. All inputs are isolated. More features to come (yeah some say promised from start but they went production already)
I have pointed many to the MK1 for good deals online and with the forums help there are so many tweaks (with the help of lead designer Ted) you can buy and DIY that makes it as close to you can get to the MKII. its an amazing value.
But your KTE is too. I ordered the RED streamer. 6 week wait..