[JLM]

My system continues to change, so up for your consideration:

Stock Eastern Electric DAC (Sabre 9018 based) purchased new from Bill at Morningstar Audio Imports January 2011 with (2) ACME silver ceramic fast blow cryogenic treated fuses purchased from Wayne at Bolder Cables on March 2011 and (2) Pavane/Psvane Reference 12AU7-T tubes purchased from Rachel at Grant Fidelity March 2011.  These are the recommended upgrades for stock units. 

Stock and one of the Pavane 12AU7 tubes each have about 400 hours on them (the other Pavane has never been used).  The tube sleeve, extra stock fuses, power cord, and owner's manual will be included.  Would rate 9/10 (just for use, it has no apparent marks/abuse).  Unit has been in my locked audio man cave since day one, used almost exclusively without a pre-amp. 

Retail for the DAC, fuses, and extra tubes is $874 USD, asking a firm $700 via USPS money order (PayPal add 3%).  Note stock units without extra fuses/tubes are selling at this price or more.  Will double box (tubes will be shipped separately) include UPS insured shipping to the lower 48.

Here are just some of the professional raves:

http://stereomojo.com/Eastern%20Electric%20MiniMax%20DAC%20Review/EasternElectricMiniMaxDACReview.htm

http://www.dagogo.com/View-Article.asp?hArticle=798

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/easternelectric/dac.html

Note that this unit is no longer available new and the next generation units will not have several features, including volume control.  Of course one of big advantages of this piece is the available upgrade path via mods from Bolder Cable Company.

Thanks for looking.  MOVED TO AGON.