This is like waiting at a bus stop ...... they all come at once
First thing - Ali, Scott is no longer interested, I've sent you the next address.

Thanks for the impressions, guys!

Yes, you have identified sonic differences between the two DACs. One thing I would suggest to all potential auditioners (running on PCs) is to download & try the demo version of the playback software, Jplay (Jplay.eu/download) - this is a revealtion & equivalent to changing to a new, revealing system.

One other difference between the DACs - the Sabre based JKDAC will drive most headphones straight out of the RCA outs, the DAC32 will not.

Also, the JKDAC is €400 while the DAC32 is €500.