barelchief
I know what you mean. I've looked at a lot of spots and cant' find anything of note on the PS entry. Apart fromn the fact PS and one other source says it's "warm sounding". Huh. How warm? ..and Comparied to what?
The ones listed here are higher than they should be considering... With only a $100 difference from no warranty to warranty... and the option for return... it's an easy choice which way to go there... for me anyway.
the Monarchy unit seems a good notion... but only the 24. The previous ones, 22 & 33 are not 24/96 DACs. Monarchy though, did say that they recommended their DIP to add to the mix. So to complete that path the price for new is $1300 + shipping (appox)
That being said, I did make some inquiries to buy a couple listed Mon DACs, but either was too slow or never got any responses. and with a new Mon I'm giving up the XLR connection to the preamp... and have to do two boxes and more ICs... which for me would not be a good thing.
Stello? I've since given up almost entirely there. try to find a Stello dealer carrying current inventory.. stateside. Good Luck. None of those listed as dealers at the April Music site either now carry the line, or will even return calls. Neither does april Music. I've tried several times to contact them directly. Nada. zilch. If stello is that hard to buy... how hard is it to get it fixed if something goes awry? Or just need info at some point? If that isn't a concern I don't know what is.
At this point I'm inclined to either get a very good deal on a DAC, or simply wait for more info... and funds so as to go with perhaps the BC3, which, on papre fills the bill. Audibly? there too I can't say now but hope some press from owners of more than just BC is forthcoming..
For to take a chance and then have to resell if not a good fit, the item needs some degree of popularity... and easily obtainable support. IMHO
