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yggdrasil dac and Innous Zenith MK2

Anyone out there using a yggdrasil dac with an Innous Zenith MK2 that would be willing to share their experience with that combination.  I've read mostly positive reviews of the yggdrasil, but none with a Zenith.  I'm currently using the Zenith with a NAD M12 pre/dac.  While the SQ is very good, I'm looking to sell the M12 and buy a tube pre amp.
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I am considering the PrimaLuna Dialouge Preamplifier. 
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With the Zenith, USB is the only way.  I'm OK with that because I'm mostly interested in the DirectStream DAC.  But before I go that route, I was hoping to get feedback from anyone who might be using a Yggdrasil with a Zenith.
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I'd look to find a dac that with a renderer can use ethernet with the Zenith
I use WireWorld Ethernet from the wall to the Zenith and WireWorld USB from the Zenith to the M12 pre/dac.  

   
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I have a Zenith SE with Yggy2. They work great together.
limniscate, that's good to know.  Thank you.

I'm tempted to buy a PS Audio DirectStream DAC.  There are quite a few on agon right now.  But for the price difference, I can also buy a decent phono stage/pre amp that I'll need when I sell the M12.

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I asked the company at a show, what was their favourite DAC under £2000, to match the Zenith. they had no second thoughts, the newish Chord Qutest. I've heard them together and the sound is excellent.
This is good news.  The price is much better than the DirectStream or the La Voice.  Thanks. 

I'm going to the Capital Audiofest next month.  Hopefully, I can talk to Innous or Chord while there.
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david12, thanks for the info.  

I bought a demo Zenith from a local dealer after hearing it in my system, knowing the MK3 was coming out.  I compared it against my McIntosh MCD 7008 CDP and Squeezebox Duet.  Needless to say, the Zenith SQ was considerably better.  I'm quite happy with what I have - but, will definitely check into the upgrades.   
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