It is great that others are enjoying the Matrix X-SPDIF 2 with their DIrectStream DACs. I first posted about the Matrix about a year ago here and since then multiple people on this forum have PM’ed me to say they bought a Matrix and that it made a meaningful improvement in their systems. I bought my X-SPDIF 2 from Matrix’s USA distributor, Arthur Power of Matrix Digital Audio USA (see link, below). Not sure if he offers a return policy, but he is very knowledgable and good guy to deal with. I have no connection to Matrix other than being a happy customer.