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Upgrade Rec $7K-$12K Range w/ Duos and Audiopax

At the risk of asking for a comparison of apples and grapefruits...

Am upgrading a Consonance Droplet 5.0 CDP (which I have really liked) for use in a system that includes Avantgarde Duo/Tron Syren/Audiopax 88s. Open to a very highly resolving presentation -- if it is a good complement to the tube/horn components it will be mated with -- although this would be a departure from what i am used to. SACD is not a necessity. Have bought into separates argument, but not wedded to it.

Short list now includes:

Esoteric X-01
Audio Aero Capitole
Accustic Arts Drive/DAC
Emm Labs DCC2/CDSD (SE?)

Any guidance on a good match would be most appreciated.
jeffreybowman2k

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chfs911
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I am building a very similar system but with Audiopax 5c pre.

My choice is the EMM Labs after hearing what it could do at a high end show. Played with a cheap CD transport it was clear and detailed and seem to gel with the Audiopax 55s they were using into Ref150s

The Duo upgrade to Omega may be my first choice though!
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