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Please Recommend Transport + DAC for $5K total
The CXC is very good I use it with the Yggdarsil. It is Coax and OpticalI also have a very good Lifeatec Optical cable the Wywires Litespeed Dig cable is the Coax connection. You can connect both Opt and Coax from the DXD to the Yiggy and switch t... 
Is it worth adding a Schiit Audio Eitr?
You would be better off putting in the USB Gen 5 upgrade board to determine if you need the ISO Regen etc.I agree. So sick of all these decrapifier boxes the last 2 years and cost I'm going to add the board to the Yiigdrasil. 
New Yggdrasil - First (and second) Impressions
I heard the Oppo UDP 205 yesterday and in no way does it sound like the Yggdrasil. In fact I would prefer my Marantz SA15s2 I had to it in sound every way being a different purpose piece. I don't care for ESS chips configurations. The Oppo is a gr... 
Schiit Yggdrasil -- 21 bit?
Who is Harley? Exactly who Is Harley? 
Schiit Yggdrasil -- 21 bit?
Quite awhile ago Jason explained all this in his "Schiit Happened"Book he has on line at Head Fi. Too long to go through to provide an exact link. They sold a ton of these and are still selling well. Don’t like don’t buy it!You got Atkinson saying... 
I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?
Check out Raven Audio out of Texas. 
Tube Rolling for Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum 2
I am also running a Cronus Mag 2 with a Millard cv4003 and 2 Tele 12au7, also tried 3 Tele in all 3 positions but like the 4003 in the middle. Using KT 120s.This is a very very nice integrated!! 
Hegel vs Rogue
I have the Rogue Cronus Magnum ll with Usher cp6371 along with the Yiggy and it's a great combo. In no way shape or form is the bottom end loose!Everyone will have their own opinions when a question like that is asked.You need to listen in your sy... 
Marantz TT-15S1 anyone with experience fitting an electronic speed box?
I'm using a Clearaudio Emotion SE similar to the Marantz.I have the Phoenix Falcon PS and it works very nice!!! Too bad he closed shop.Ya just have to find one.  
Newish product
No first hand use info but he was booted from the computer audiofile board some time ago. 
INTEGRATED CHOICES AND ADVICE PLEASE
I just got a Cronus Magnum Kt120 and it is no way sounding wooly bass here with my Usher CP 6371. Actually extremely nice all around. 
review iPhono 2
Smrex, funny you mentioned that you prefer the iPhono 2 without the iTube2  and sounds better.I agree totally. You described what I am hearing with the iTube 2.The sBooster was the better upgrade. I expect a bit more changes.I don't need to "flavo... 
review iPhono 2
I have the S Booster in now I also have the iTube 2 in on iPhono2The Booster PS alone is superb and as mentioned everything becomes so "relaxed and purer" tone and low end detail is just really on. Extreme pleasure in listening. I'm impressed. The... 
review iPhono 2
I ordered the S Boost. An iTube 2 will be here on trial next week.I'll be Baaak............ 
review iPhono 2
Yes the Swagman is $244 +$40 shipping so $284, might as well get the SBoosterLocally. I'm looking at that now. Great it worked out smrex.