Coincidentally, at a Head-Fi mini-meet yesterday, I tested a SB3 analog out against my Lavry DA10 and an Ori modified Zhaolu 2.5 DACs (pumped into an Eddie Current ECSS headamp and Sennheiser HD600 headphones using lossless files). While the Lavry and Zhaolu beat it in all respects (most notably detail, resolution and placement), the SB3 was no slouch and although the test was brief (and I've been fooled before and it should be mention the SB3 PS was upgraded to linear), it didn't seem an impossible downgrade. To be frank, I suspect I'd be quite happy with the SB3 as a source. Even more so if bang for buck is at all a consideration. I'll likely be ordering a white SB3 before the sale is over, and be able to test further in the future with a better amp.
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