I've got a Lavry DA-10 that I use with my SB3 (Classic). It is a great combo; the Lavry is a very smooth but articulate sounding DAC.
I auditioned a Transporter and decided my existing SB3 + the Lavry was a better value, but that was a couple of years ago. If you wanted a Transporter back then you paid $2K - I didn't recall seeing any on the used market. At $1,200 I'd have to think a bit harder if I was starting from scratch. However, I like what I have now so there is no urge to change. Another DAC you might consider is the Channel Island. They're a pretty good buy brand new at $600. Good luck with your decision. Just keep in mind there are no real "losers" regardless of whether you go the DAC route or the Transporter. I don't know enough about preamps with built-in DACs to offer an opinion on that option. -- mlsstl ------------------------------------------------------------------------ mlsstl's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66754 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
