PS Audio DigitalLink III with Cullen Stage IV Signature Mod (220-250V)

Up for sale is a truly superb PS Audio Digital Link III (DL III) DAC with Cullen Stage IV Signature Mod. By viewing this auction, you are probably already aware of just how good this DAC is. Condition: 9/10: The unit is in excellent cosmetic condition as you can see also from the photos. Functionality: Fully functional. Model: DL III Cullen Stage IV Repair History: None Included are: Original Packaging DL III Cullen Stage IV Owner's Manual Power Cable No. of Owners: 1 Tobacco/Pet Free: Yes Specifications: Stock DL III: 3 digital audio inputs — optical, coaxial, and USB (Type B) RCA outputs and balanced XLR outputs built-in driver for USB connection Texas Instruments (formerly Burr Brown) PCM1798DB DAC 192kHz/24-bit processor with 8X oversampling filter user-selectable 96kHz or 192kHz sample rate FET-based discrete output stage built-in high-end power supply with oversized toroidal transformer THD: 0.0005% dynamic range: 123 dB detachable power cord weight: 10 lbs. 8-9/16"W x 2-13/16"H x 15-15/16"D Instructions owner’s manual http://www.psaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DLII-owners-manual.pdf The PS Audio Digital Link III was a tremendous value at its $1000 retail price. It received a superb review in the Absolute Sound March 2007 issue. Barry Willis said that the DAC "offers an almost frightening level of detail, 3-dimensionality and bass impact". The dac is a fully balanced design that uses a Burr Brown 1798 chip set, one of the best DAC chips made. It has 24 bit/192K upsampling. It also has a USB input to run right from your computer. The mod adds lots of premium parts and turns it into a world class performer at a very reasonable price. The modifications are done by Cullen Circuits and include: • Replace 28 resistors in the audio signal path with Dale Rn55d copper leaded parts. • Replace 11 electrolytic capacitors with audio grade Muse caps. • Replace 8 FET's in the DAC’s output stage with hand matched low noise parts. • Install ERS EMI/RFI Suppression cloth. • Install WBT NexGen 210cu RCA jacks for analog out and Spdif in. • Install clock modification board that replaces the 2 stock clocks with new Cullen designed clocks with ultra low jitter. This is done to both the clock and CODEC. Performance enhancements are as follows: warmer with a more liquid midrange; the little glare of the stock unit is now gone with a more liquid presentation; the unit is quieter; backgrounds are BLACKER, thus resolving even more low level detail with better ambiance retrieval; bass slam and extension are dramatically improved with fuller weight and authority - the DAC now sounds more like big buck units that sell in the $3k to $5k range; transparency is improved and you can now look farther into the soundstage as stage width and depth are both improved. http://www.10audio.com/psaud_dl3_cullen4mod.htm http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/psaudio6/cullen.html http://www.twochannelaudio.com/CullenDacPartOne.html MSRP $1740, I am asking $470.00 or €415.00 Shipping: Shipping will be ONLY REGISTERED MAIL. Payments with PayPal, must have a Confirmed / Verified shipping address. Please note that customs/duties in EU have been paid. Please check my 100% positive feedback on Audiogon and eBay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/dem_ant). Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.