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R2R Dac choices.

As to this point in my young audiophile career my dac has been an Oppo 203 running analog into an Anthem Mrx 720. I'm to thrilled the way it sounds for music! 4k movies is a different story.

The anthem is on the way out as I move to a two channel system. I have Ps audio M700 monoblocks and Ascend Acoustics towers with ribbons. I was about to purchase the Metrum Adagio and Ambre. As I don't or won't have a preamp the Adagio seems like a great choice because of the volume control. A preamp is definitely a possibility. And then I read about the Mhdt Labs Orchid dac and I started to waver lol. So I'm looking for a little help or guidance in these choices and other suggestions as well. 
Look forward to hearing what you cats have to say!!
jimfinn2112

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Audio Mirror Tubador III 
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I was considering the Hmdt, Audio Mirror and Border Patrol. The Border Patrol got punted first because of the single connection or high price to add a second one that was just switchable. The Hmdt looked interesting until I saw a review on the Pink Fish that at first raved about it then the user got obsessed about changing the chip and then later sold it off. Being overseas as well turned me off. The Audio Mirror DAC is based on the same chip Audio Note has stuck to for a long time and for a good reason. So the only question out there waa how good is Vlads implementation of this chip. With a 10 day return policy and being based on the US the decision became obvious. I'm just waiting for reports on the upgraded capacitors and comparisons. Very satisfied and buying lots more CDs because of it. Good luck!
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