Discovery has special pricing now on their original IC, a "NOS" discovery in the warehouse. Very low prices, might be of interest to you. I use their Essence in one application and like it very much, and I bought a couple of these NOS specials for my budding HT system.
entry level Discovery or Audience products.....
Contemplating going with either of these highly rated products...both ics and cables...based on their "musical "strengths" vs. audiophile sparkle...any last minute thoughts? My main criteria is slightly smooth but very open midrange, decent detail, and solid bass....