Thanks for the post. I am familiar with his analysis of issues with digital soundings from other reviews and agree with his position. Of the many reviewers out therr, I trust his ears. Remember, there is the law of limiting returns and the benefit/cost ratio becomes smaller as price increases. He speaks of the Tidal as a large increase in benefit. I will have to hear that myself. My position is that there are many low priced d DACs that can get you close. Is close good enough is as personal decision.