Hi, i have been a long time happy user of the W4S DAC-2. Had heard this DAC at a forum members home a few years back and was blown by the sound in his setup which was using this DAC. Went home and ordered the DAC from the US.
The DAC has a digital volume control , and all the inputs under the sun. You can isolate the preamp and use it as a standalone DAC or use the preamp and DAC too. A wonderful DAC which has a slightly analogue and sweet sound. The best part is that you can pay the price difference and get your DAC upgraded from the company to their latest version anytime.
It is not highly detailed like some of the newer DACs(Chord). If you like your sound a wee bit sweet then this DAC could be a good choice for you.
I have one which i am thinking of letting go, let me know if you are interested.
Here are some reviews
The Wyred 4 Sound DAC-2 digital to analog convertor more than impressed Home Theater Review editor Andrew Robinson when he reviewed it, and he put it through some rather extensive testing. Read about why the DAC-2 impressed him so much.
hometheaterreview.com
Cheers
Harry