Thanks, I understand very well not to trust the reviews. I based my decision mainly on my requirements and need. Coming from a DIYer, the D2 really impress me technically.
-Design concept with focus on jitter reduction
-Circuit layout
-ESS Sabre chipset
-Asynchronous 24/192 USB
-all the inputs are individually galvanic isolated
-combination of 32-bit digital attenuators and thin-film resistor dividers for preamp
-choice of opamps used
It is almost exactly how I would build a DAC, hence the leap of faith. For the parts used alone I think it is well worth the price... But I maybe wrong
But I will be checking out your recommendation esp the Calyx and RWA
Will also like to invite you to drop-by for a listen when I received the D2 if you are interested.
I love to have a listen to your LCD2 and HD800 with the D2.