Hi, I am afraid so. I recently went from a Scarlatti DAC to a Vivaldi DAC and the difference is startling. I saw your system thread (nice system!!) and I wouldn't skimp on the transport unless you are primarily USB based. I prefer the transport to any USB input...
I am still using my Scarlatti Trans and Clock...but hope to one day move up..
I am still using my Scarlatti Trans and Clock...but hope to one day move up..