PS audio Digital link III DAC?

Does any one have any experience with the PS Audio Digital Link III DAC?

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PSDL3

It sounds like it has a nice sound to it if your looking for a more analog sound. I've got a Van Alstine Hybrid DAC on order now that I sold my 840c. But this is $700 less.

It seems to have quite a few fans (plus it can be modded by authorized modders at underwood hifi, without voiding the warranty)...

It received a very good review in The Absolute Sound and is on their recommended products list:

http://www.avguide.com/review/ps-aud...-100-amplifier

What I'd love to see is a shootout between it and it's major rival at $1K, the Benchmark DAC1...

I like the fact that the PS Audio has a more analog open sound. I've read that the benchmark can be a little clinical in sound.

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Originally Posted by blackraven

I like the fact that the PS Audio has a more analog open sound. I've read that the benchmark can be a little clinical in sound.

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My early impressions of the Benchmark are that is neutral and detailed... but definitely not clinical and harsh nor tubey and sweet.... pretty much just an even balanced sound.... But I haven't even given it more than a handful of hours to break-in yet, so my opinion might change....