SPL Audio

I have the SPL Elector SS preamp.  In stock form, the sound is oof the hook good.  Very fine detail, spatiality and clarity.  It truly does sound tubelike.  That is, a modern tube design.

jaymark - Thanks, I'm looking at the Director Mk 2 which I presume it the Elector with a built-in DAC? 

@navyachts Yes the Director has the DAC which is quite good. I loved the small form factor of the SPL line.

audiosaurusrex - Great handle!

Ya, pretty cool stuff. I’m thinking of pairing the Director with their s800 power amp. Thanks for the feedback on the DAC, but you did say in the past that the RME-ADI-FS was better. So, I was thinking I could add an external DAC somewhere down the road (if funds prevail).

Two months into s800 ownership. It definitely works better with Tidal and MQA than Qobuz hi-res. Tidal has beautiful, spacious, ethereal qualities and tight bass. Qobuz sounds turgid and dark. Both through Roon. Don't know why but that's how it sounds at my house.