[rklein]

Up for sale is my E20 MKIII DAC. It is in mint condition and is less than a year old. This is absolutely the BEST DAC I have ever owned and the non decimating volume control works perfectly because it doesn't drop bits. In direct comparison is was more musical to my ears than a Mytek stereo 192. The E20 MKIII is much more natural sounding and works flawlessly. Its one of 2-3 DACS that will do DSD256 and also DXD 384kHz/32bit PCM. My unit contains upgraded clock (.082ps rms clock) usually reserved for much higher priced DACS.

Here is a one of many reviews of this DAC:
http://www.audiostream.com/content/exasound-e20-mk-iii-dac

$1,825 $1,795    $1,700   shipping included(double boxed) along with a very nice USB cable (in addition to the stock cable supplied)

I have been using the E20 MKIII with a C.A.P.S. v2+ server (also up for sale) and I have never experienced one dropout.  I have used three different USB cables and the sound has been very good with all three.

I have used this DAC both going direct to my NCores and to my JOB225 with excellent success.  I have also used it with a Bent Audio TAP preamp.  I believe you will be extremely happy running direct to your amp.  It comes with an Apple remote but can be programmed for use with most remotes.

The reason for selling is that I have bought a modwright modded Sony HAP-Z1ES.

The unit comes with an external laptop style power supply.  However, I have been using a Hynes SR3-12 Power Supply with GREAT SUCCESS!  I am willing to sell the Hynes PS with the E20 MKIII for an additional $300.

Below are the specs:

E20 Mk III supports three additional sampling rates over previous models: DSD 3.072MHz, DSD 6.144MHz and DSD 12.288MHz.
384kHz/32bit maximum PCM sampling rate. Native support for DXD 352.8kHz master files.
ES9018 Sabre32 reference DAC chip from ESS Technologies.
Asynchronous USB Interface eliminates jitter caused by unstable computer timing.
OS X and Windows ASIO custom high-performance drivers. (DSD256 is supported only on Windows)
Automatic sampling rate switching.
384 kHz software upsampling.
.082 ps rms master clock. Jitter minimization is achieved by using 3 three precision oscillators.
11 power filtering stages.
Galvanic isolation between the USB subsystem and the DAC circuits eliminates ground loops noise and blocks computer-originated interferences.
Second generation headphone amplifier that can bring the best out of the most accurate headphones.
Simultaneously driven, gold plated balanced (XLR), and unbalanced (RCA) line outputs.
Two S/PDIF inputs provide jitter reduction and superb D/A conversion when used with CD transports.
The E20 MKIII DAC can be programmed to work with most IR remote controls.

I have the original box. external power supply. remote & Manual.

Absolutely mint condition and used in a smoke free home. The pictures below are stock but my unit looks exactly the same. No marks or scratches of any kind.  I will try and take pictures of my actual unit and get them on AC by tomorrow.

The E20 MKIII currently resides in Hinckley, Ohio.

Thanks for looking.

Randy

[rklein]

I did not realize that George at Exasound has lowered his pricing of this unit from $2,900 to $2,500.

Therefore my asking price is $1,995 + shipping  $1,900 which includes shipping + a very nice USB cable

]$1,825    $1,795     $1,700    shipping included(double boxed) along with a very nice USB cable (in addition to the stock cable supplied)

Regards

Randy

[bluemark81]

Hi

Is that your best price and would you consider shipping to Canada?

[jtwrace]

Hi

Is that your best price and would you consider shipping to Canada?

Just so you know, you're dealing with an excellent seller.  Couldn't be a nicer guy.  Take the $500 savings and run with the dac!   

[bluemark81]

 

Just so you know, you're dealing with an excellent seller.  Couldn't be a nicer guy.  Take the $500 savings and run with the dac!   

   Pardon?

[rklein]

Hi

Is that your best price and would you consider shipping to Canada?

PM sent.

[mgalusha]

Bump for a great DAC and a great seller. 

[Tubeburner]

Randy, is your in box full. I have sent you a PM.

Ernie

[rklein]

Price reduced

Asking $1,950 which will include shipping.

[rklein]

I had someone interested in my E20 MKIII but he could not pull the trigger.

I will lower my price to match what was offerred to him.

$1,900 with free Shipping and a very nice USB cable (along with the stock USB cable that comes with the unit)

Regards,

Randy

[rklein]

For all those who have inquired about the Hynes SR3-12 Power Supply... it has found a new home in California.

For all those who have inquired about my C.A.P.S. v2+, it has also found a new home in Washington.

The price for my E20 MKIII is now $1,850 shipping included(double boxed) along with a very nice USB cable (in addition to the stock cable supplied)

Regards,

Randy

[rklein]

The price for my E20 MKIII is now $1,825 shipping included(double boxed) along with a very nice USB cable (in addition to the stock cable supplied)

Regards,

Randy

[rklein]

Final price reduction before I send the E20 MKIII off to A"GON


The price for my E20 MKIII is now $1,825   _$1,795  shipping included(double boxed) along with a very nice USB cable (in addition to the stock cable supplied)

Regards,

Randy

[jtwrace]

I'm shocked this is still available.

[rklein]

Me too... I probably will list it a bit higher when I post it on A"GON.

When Mike Galusha had it in his system, he had some people over to listen and I believe that it was split 50/50 on who preferred the E20 MKIII and who preferred his Auralic Vega. 

Regards,

Randy

[rklein]

$1,750 shipping included(double boxed) along with a very nice USB cable (in addition to the stock cable supplied)

[rklein]

$1,700 with above mentioned USB cable shipped to your door. (along with my son who will cut your yard for the summer...  )

Regards,

Randy

[jtwrace]

(along with my son who will cut your yard for the summer...  )

Regards,

Randy

If this offer is for anywhere in the USA, I'll take it.


Silly good deal at $1700

[hifial]

Jason, you will not be sorry. Even at a higher, more realistic price, it is a steal($2,000). I have compared mine to several well regarded DAC's that other members in one of my audio clubs, that the others own, and most times it took home first place, otherwise it at least held its own against the other much more expensive ($$$$) DACs. If you can use a Linear Power Supply in place of the wall-wort that it comes with.

Randy, I feel for you. You should have been able to get a much higher sale price on this. Someone would have to spend around three times the retail cost to get marginal better sound due to the Clock Upgrade. And now, the only way to get that Clock is to buy the e22 and that lists for $3,500.00, a hell of a lot more.

[jtwrace]

Jason, you will not be sorry. Even at a higher, more realistic price, it is a steal($2,000). I have compared mine to several well regarded DAC's that other members in one of my audio clubs, that the others own, and most times it took home first place, otherwise it at least held its own against the other much more expensive ($$$$) DACs. If you can use a Linear Power Supply in place of the wall-wort that it comes with.

Randy, I feel for you. You should have been able to get a much higher sale price on this. Someone would have to spend around three times the retail cost to get marginal better sound due to the Clock Upgrade. And now, the only way to get that Clock is to buy the e22 and that lists for $3,500.00, a hell of a lot more.

I think you missed my point.