CEntrance DACmini CX (Stereophile Class A recommended 2014)

24-bit/192KHz 
CEntrance DACmini CX 
Audiophile D/A Converter and Premium Headphone Amp

This unit has the the "variable RCA output" modification meaning that the volume knob will control not only the headphone jack but also the RCA output connections.

This unit retailed for $800 plus $100 for the output modification. So new this unit was $900.

See pics for condition. Minor scratch as pictured.

Check out the Stereophile review and has been on their CLASS A RECOMMENDED until 2014.

From Centrance:

DACmini CX is a versatile, 4-input audiophile DAC (USB, Line, Optical, Coax) integrated with a Class-A headphone amplifier. Stacks with Apple Mac Mini or shines alone on your computer desk. Features a 24-bit/192kHz DAC and a Class-A headphone amp with precision analog volume control. With no listening fatigue, DACmini delivers hours or high-resolution listening enjoyment. Compatible with Mac, Windows, Linux, iPad. Requires no drivers or installation. 
Driverless USB implementation featuring full 24/96 resolution

Virtually unmeasurable jitter, for amazing clarity and definition

Exceptional noise immunity via a galvanically-isolated design

Headphone amplifier offers clarity, soundstage and no listening fatigue

Machined aluminum chassis looks great on a desktop or equipment shelf

This is one of the most highly regarded DACs on the market today. Stereophile featured this DAC on the cover of their December 2011 issue.

Stereophile wrote, "The CEntrance DACmini is a solid-state D/A processor, line preamplifier, and headphone amp with an external power supply. Its slim front panel holds an input selector, volume control, and 1/4" headphone jack. The DACmini's AKM 4396 DAC chip accepts signals with word lengths up to 24 bits and sample rates up to 96KHz via USB. ... The DACmini offered a big bold sound that was forgiving of poorly recorded material. Compared to CEntrance's own DACport, the DACmini offered better low-bass control and greater treble extension."

They reviewed the Centrance DACport in the June, 2010 issue, which shares USB technology with DACmini and dubbed it "Amazing", further calling DACport a "Highly Recommmended Buy".