Interesting thread.
Best for my system so far has been an Esoteric UX-1 modified up to a UX-1Pi going into an APL modded DAC w/4 32-bit AKM chips and class A tubed output stage(E182cc Amperex tube from Holland). Lots of detail, depth and musicality but none of the glare or analytical character you might otherwise expect. Transport is the same as used in the P-01. Awaiting bigger, better AND shinier APL super-dac, before I try anything else....
Best for my system so far has been an Esoteric UX-1 modified up to a UX-1Pi going into an APL modded DAC w/4 32-bit AKM chips and class A tubed output stage(E182cc Amperex tube from Holland). Lots of detail, depth and musicality but none of the glare or analytical character you might otherwise expect. Transport is the same as used in the P-01. Awaiting bigger, better AND shinier APL super-dac, before I try anything else....