ZeDestructor
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Ok. Now, you completly forgot features...
Tell me, which device can do all these things in one package? DAC, Extremely precise Preamp up to 7V output (with Auto Ref Level), powerfull and clean headamp, very clean IEM out, DSP (double EQ, crossfeed etc), very good screen and firmware updates, perfectly stable USB, all fitting in a 20 X 13cm enclosure and costing 989€?... Not only there's no "better alternative for less", but no alternative at all.
Sure, if all your needs are only a fixed 2V RCA out, then get a Topping E30 and be happy. If you use all the features of the ADI-2 like some do...
Don't forget the excellent relay-based volume control which is excellent for stereo speaker setups where the amps are set to fixed gain. Less useful for crazy people like me who want multichannel though (we're stuck in the land of digital volume control if we want to keep our hair on our heads)