@tobiasrankin: I'm fundamentally a vinyl guy (Oracle premier, SME 3009, Ortofon) so have not pursued much in digital streaming until recent years. I've used several DACS. Probably the most relevant comparison is with a Berkeley Audio Alpha DAC, series 2, which I've owned for some time. As you...
Yes, I have one, purchased in April of 2023 direct from the factory with the upgraded tubes. Love it. Surprisingly, remarkably, good, even excellent. What more can I tell you?