Hi Dumboat. I own a Droplet and love it. It replaced a four year old Audio Aero Capitole 24/192 (not the latest or the SE version) but still considered a fairly heavy hitter, even today. I think the tubes in my Capitole were close to needing replacement, so bear this in mind, but the Droplet absolutely killed my Capitole, in every parameter.
The Droplet is smooth, "musical", great bass, soundstage. Nothing at all "digital" sounding about it. I can't imagine anything else coming close to it for under $5k.
The Droplet is smooth, "musical", great bass, soundstage. Nothing at all "digital" sounding about it. I can't imagine anything else coming close to it for under $5k.