Lampizator 4+ (aka 4.5) with volume control: below $3,000

'Tis the season and the time for this ad is running out, so this is the holiday price.  

Lampi 4+
(aka 4.5, Gen 4 = all the goodies in one box instead of two).  Black case. 
 

Excellent
sounding DAC:  fully balanced operation
plus volume control.  Connect directly to
amplifier or run through preamp.  Plays
redbook and high resolution PCM (and can be modified for DSD).    Photos:  http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=gallery;area=browse;album=15165

Price
includes both insured shipping and Paypal fee (will share cost of shipping outside of US). 
$2,900 (all inclusive) is a fair price IMO.   NOTE:  you can add USB for $150 through US Lampi service center.   

2 Outputs:

XLR and RCA

3 Digital
Inputs (Lampi service can add USB for $150):

AES/EBU

SPDIF

TOS

Special
feature:

Mundorf
bypass caps (silver/gold/oil) = smoother sound without loss of definition

Output
Tubes:

Platinum
grade Siemens
E82CC / 12AU7 (excellent upgrade)

A nice feature of the lampi:  if you desire a different configuration, for
example adding DSD capability or USB input ($150), the Lampizator USA service center
can make the modifications. 

I’m moving to an all-in-one
DAC/streamer/preamp.  My current system (Phil on AC):

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=systems;system=345

I don’t sell
my stuff very often but you can search for my posts, etc. on audiocircle.  The equipment is well cared for.   Physical condition is 9/10, meaning no
scratches, dents or dings.