[mamba315]

For sale is my dB Audio Labs Tranquility Signature Edition DAC (say that 5 times fast).  If you're not familiar with it, it is a NOS (non over sampling) USB only DAC known for its very fine, analog-like sound qualities.  It is usually considered competitive (or better) than most DAC's in the $5k-and-under price bracket by those who have done the comparisons.

History:  I purchased the original Tranquility from Eric Hider at dB Audio Labs and enjoyed it for a year before upgrading to the Signature Edition.  As enjoyable as the original Tranquility was, the Signature Edition was a substantial upgrade in every aspect.  It was considerably more dynamic, had much finer resolution, and threw a noticeably larger soundstage with better layering.  I have been the sole owner for the past 15 months and have taken extremely good care of it.  Ours is a smoke-free household and it's been kept away from pets and children.

Condition:  Very good to excellent.  There are only two areas I wish to mention.  One is a very small (3mm maybe?) horizontal scratch on the front panel by the light (see pictures).  The other are some light markings on the bottom of the DAC, which I've photographed close-up for reference. If you rub your finger over this area they cannot be felt and are only visible with the DAC turned upside-down.  The DAC itself plays wonderfully and is in perfect operating condition.

Reason for selling:  I am purchasing a fully active system with a built-in DAC, so I am selling my current system to finance that purchase.

Here are some reviews and owner comments:

http://www.digitalaudioblog.com/2010/12/review-db-audio-labs-tranquility-dac.html

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?rdgtl&1299203545

http://www.digitalaudioreview.net.au/index.php/audio-reviews/digital-source-reviews/item/169-dblabs-tranquility-usb-dac-signature-edition

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=74816.640

Price: Selling for $1100 shipped for the DAC alone, or $1175 shipped with the matching dBaudiolabs Essential USB cable.  Money order preferred, but PayPal also accepted (add 3%).  USA only please.

Thanks for looking!

[mamba315]

SOLD