I'll be able to demo the Vega. I bought one a couple of weeks after the home audition. In the spring, I had auditioned three dacs in hopes of bettering my Bryston CD player. None were convincing enough to pull the trigger. I expected more of the same with the Vega, and was actually hoping I would not like it, since it was more than I wanted to spend. But it was love at first listen. It should arrive any day now...
No Bill, the Vega lists for 3495.00. Besides, life is short.