The DAC2.5 is the best value in Bel Canto's current line-up. Don't let the size fools you, the DAC2.5 is capable of extreme high dynamics and high resolution, in addition to deliver a very clean and transparent sound. This DAC can also be used as a full function analog and digital preamp with multiple digital inputs including USB (1x USB, 2x RCA, 1x XLR, 1x Toslink) one set of RCA analog inputs with a very transparent volume control built-in for direct hookup to your amplifier.

The DAC2.5 is a huge step-up from the DAC1.5 with banks of filtering capacitors in the switching power supply section, unlike the external power supply of the DAC1.5 which is almost like a wallwart switching power supply. In comparison, the DAC1.5 is quite bare inside with an integrated circuit board that fills only half the chassis. The DAC2.5 is also an audiophile headphone amplifier, when you plug a set of headphones into the headphone jack, it draws power from the nice power supply section that is capable of high current. It is able to drive even the power hungry high-end headphones.

This DAC2.5 was previously used as a silent display in a dealer's showroom, never been plugged in.