Channel Islands VDA-2 DAC

$599, VAC-1 Power Supply $179 addl.
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If you want amazing digital playback on a shoestring, the Channel Islands VDA-2 is the ticket.  It’s only drawback is that it does not have a USB input.  But, if you just need to make an existing transport or the Wadia i170 sound fab, ignore this mighty mite at your peril.