Old thread, but wanted to reply ...
I have one and like it. I have a full modded Bolder SB3, and using the DAC-5 instead of SB3 straight to the amps is definately an improvement - using the tube output on the DAC gives my system a nice touch of musicality. But honestly going back and forth between the tube stage on the DAC and SB3 stright, I think DAC is still more detailed and delicate. Using the Balanced outputs on the DAC gives an extremely detailed and neutral sound, but my system needs a smidge of lushness, so I use the tube out mostly.
I can't remember exactly what I paid for mine, got it from some Ebay seller ... but I think I paid like $250 with $150 shipping. I can't imagine any better deal than that!
Do they make a 110v version? Mine is 220v, and I'm using some crappy step-up transformer right now. I'm having Chris at BPT make me a balanced power station with a 220v stage in addition to the 110v transformer - I imagine that and a decent power cord will make a noticable improvement.
