Hello John: I've started to put together my laptop audio system by getting my first piece yesterday; the Cambridge Audio Azur 640A V2 Integrated Amplifier. I saw it for sale used on the internet and in my home city to boot. It's two years old and in perfect condition - not a blemish. I paid 215 pds. I hope I didn't overpay. Anyways, now I'm looking for an external DAC. I wrote to you in particular because you mentioned in a thread that you have tried 7 DACs under the 500 mark and you like the MS 11 the best. Can you tell me what your sound tastes are and what you like about the MS11 that the other DACs don't possess. Can you list the others that you have heard? I'm leaning toward the MS11 or the Little Dot DAC. I don't listen to headphones at all so these two would fit the bill. So, if you can spare a couple of moments I'd love to hear of your experiences. Thanks so much. Chuck
