Wig, I talked to Dan last week (email actually). He pretty much indicated what is in his blog on the 105 vs the 95 also applies to the 105 vs the Sony. I also asked him to compare use of the modded 105 to the sony with digital in as a DAC. He indicated he had not really done a careful a/b between the two as a DAC.
If I were not interested in DAC capability, I would probably hold on to my Sony. I think if you are buying new, the 105 is a no-brainer.
If I were not interested in DAC capability, I would probably hold on to my Sony. I think if you are buying new, the 105 is a no-brainer.