Hey roysq,
The SPL Director is the exact same preamplifier as the Elector plus an internal DAC. Both are top-notch reference level line-stages and the DAC in the Director competes with seperate DACs I have reviewed that cost around 3K to 7K in it's performance. I believe the up cost is around $300 more for the Director. All the SPL gear, I also reviewed their amplifiers, is beautiful in their timbres/colors, offer 3D imaging, totally liquid/grainless in their overall presentation, and have great speed/dynamics. German build quality, yet are very reasonably priced. I put the combo of the Elector preamp and S800 amplifier on my list of the best components for the Stereo Times 2020 list.
The SPL Director is the exact same preamplifier as the Elector plus an internal DAC. Both are top-notch reference level line-stages and the DAC in the Director competes with seperate DACs I have reviewed that cost around 3K to 7K in it's performance. I believe the up cost is around $300 more for the Director. All the SPL gear, I also reviewed their amplifiers, is beautiful in their timbres/colors, offer 3D imaging, totally liquid/grainless in their overall presentation, and have great speed/dynamics. German build quality, yet are very reasonably priced. I put the combo of the Elector preamp and S800 amplifier on my list of the best components for the Stereo Times 2020 list.