Best DAC to also use as a preamp

"I happen to have a demo Overdrive SE I'm willing to sell."

How convenient.;-)

"I used remote control at Newport froman iPad. All player software has digital volume and you only need about 9dB with an Overdrive to adjust for all tracks."

Maybe he doesn't have an iPad or maybe he does want Wi-Fi
polluting his listening room.

I don't know anyone who would pay $6399. for a DAC/Pre
without a remote.

I would if if sounded as good as the unit in question!

Me too.

Grannyring & Zd542,

I suggest you contact Steve, I'm sure he'll cut you a great deal as soon as he gets done patting himself on the back.;-)

"06-03-14: Kana813
Grannyring & Zd542,

I suggest you contact Steve, I'm sure he'll cut you a great deal as soon as he gets done patting himself on the back.;-)"

I don't see what the big deal is. I think the list price on Steve's unit isn't out of line for what he's giving you. (Not taking into account the whole remote issue). A few years back when I bought my Wadia, one of the things I was pretty happy with, asside from the remote, was how close it sounded to other products that were a lot more money. When I get one of Steve's dac's, even at full price, I expect it to sound quite a bit better than my Wadia; and it costs thousands less. I'm really saving money here. I'll probably get an extra one for my bedroom.