This is a review and detailed measurements of the Leema Acoustics Element stereo DAC and analog input preamp. It is on loan from a member and costs US $2,195.
It is a substantial unit with controls that feel good. What sets this DAC apart from others like it, is larger number of digital input and importantly, analog input:
For people like me who are forced to use a pre-amp because we have an analog source (reel to reel in my case), this is a highly desirable feature.
As sent, the unit is rated for 230 volts so I powered it with my lab AC generator set to that. Initially I just plugged it into our 120 volts mains and everything seemed to work as far as the display but there was no output. Took me about half of our to realize it needed 230 volt input.
I see reviews dating back to 2014 so it is an older design.
For reasons I won't get into, this is an abbreviated review.
Leema Acoustics Element Precision...