The DAC has arrived and is working perfectly! Thanks, Bill!
First impression is very good.. looking forward to hearing how it shapes up with some hours.
Ken, I'm still not 100% on the date.. I do have it narrowed down to either 8/8 or 8/15... sorry I can't commit yet.. just working out all the details for a lot of travel, work, projects, and so on..
Also, YES.. I would like to have a 2nd good USB cable. Right now it is plugged in with a cheapo. I have worked out how to switch devices fairly quickly at the PC but I'll need someone at the preamp to change inputs.
So, system is on 24/7 now.. as I listen a room away.. I can definitely hear a difference from the Scott Nixon.. not as soft and rounded-off.. but not super harsh either.. nice!
-C