[rotcoddam]

 Well, it sounds better that I expected. Much better. My only disappointment is that I didn't build one 2 years ago. This is the best digital I've heard, by far and it's not even broken in. Thanks Jim for another great product. Now back to listening.
Marty

[riffer]

That was fast

[Ferrstein]

Yeah, that thing really is sweet.  I love mine with all the Digikey-spec'd parts and no mods whatsoever.  I bought a second Chime kit that I plan to build with botique parts. 

What amazes me with the Chime is the soundstage depth... it's the best I've heard!

[PSP]

Hi Marty,
The Chime DAC is on my short list (but it's probably a year before the budget will be healthy enough to proceed).  After burn-in and you have had a good chance to listen, I would be very interested in your listening impressions and eventually--if possible--your view of the Chime compared with other DACs in the $1 - 2k price range.

Obviously, I'm not in a hurry, but I am very interested.

Thanks, and congratulations on snagging such a fine DAC,
Peter