stello_cdt100_dac100_300wPrice: $995

Website: www.aprilmusic.com

He said: Overall, I found the Stello DA100 Signature to be an extremely flexible DAC with a refined sonic character. It gave me multiple ways to experience and enjoy music. I always see people asking for a DAC that sounds more like analog, or at least one that doesn’t sound like digital.

Read the SoundStage! review.

The gist: Getting a bit long in the tooth, but hanging tough.