what are the Best Direct to amps Digital Players ?

Hi Edorr, I am all ears here, I no nothing of this brand, If you do not mind, and I hope I am not asking to much?, can you tell me all there is to know of this unit?, thankyou.

Aesthetix is a boutique in California, best know for tube amplifers, mostly its preamps. They also build a DAC (the Pandora), that appears the be a very good performer, and uses it tube technology for volume control (1K option I believe). I was going to audition one but never got around to it. They also have a version of the DAC with build in disc transport (the Romulus). If you're interested I may be able to hook you up with a dealer that may be willing to get you unit for in home audition.

@ Edorr, Hi, I cannot seem to find this on the net, Is it possible you can post a link here to their site so I may look over the Romulus?, thankyou.

A google search for "Aesthetix Romulus" will get you right there, but here it is. It is basically a Pandora DAC with a transport. You are more likely to find a review of the Pandora than the Romulus.

http://www.aesthetix.net/saturn.php?product=digital

Audiolabyrinth,

Aesthetix is a very good company. I completely forgot to mention the Romulus in my other posts. I haven't heard it myself, but I would recommend you consider it based on the build quality and sound quality of their other products. As Edorr says, they are very well known for making some truly excellent preamps. If I could choose someone to make a volume control for my CD player, it would be them. You shouldn't have too much difficulty finding a dealer. Its a fairly popular brand. I know you don't have anyone close, but there's a good chance you will find it at one of the dealers you plan on taking a trip to.