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Cal Alpha upgrade

Looking at options to improve my digital source (AN CDT-2 transport and Cal Alpha dac). I'm considering a short list of an Audio Logic 24mxl or Audio Aero Prima dac (and I suppose possibly an AN dac). But I guess I've also got the option of going the one box Capitole route. Am using a Music First TVC passive pre, so I don't think I'll be using the analog inputs on a Capitole. Does it all depend on how good the AN transport is compared to that on the Capitole? Any advice or comments appreciated
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bigkidz
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The benefit of the Audio Aero is the volume control (not sure if the model 1 had it) so you can by-pass the preamp. With the AL you can swap tubes to find the sound you prefer in your system plus the older ones are a little cheaper then the AA DAC. In addition, getting the AA fixed was one of my issues with the product. RX8Man and I have the same digital front end now.

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