Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

Hifial, are you talking about the USB REGEN by UpTone Audio? Is this not just a reclocker? Sounds interesting but it seems all this add-on stuff like converters, ifi galvanic isolation, filters, etc. are always supposed to be the next best thing. Do you have one in your system?

Regarding DACs, I will have the Aqua LaScala MkII here to try this weekend. I am very interested in how it will sound, particularly since there are tubes in the gain stage. I was not a fan of the tubed Lampi L4G4 when that was here, but that was a different design so hopefully this LaScala is a different sound. Metrum's Pavane is supposed to be here in a few more weeks so I will have a chance to hear a couple of pretty good DACs in the near future.

Mitch2, the Aqua LaScala MkII DAC is a very unique design which I've been unable to audition. Your comments on its performance would be very much appreciated. Good listening!

Mitch2, yes I am talking about the Regen by Uptone Audio.
No, it is not "just a reclocker". I am trying to see if one of the designers would be willing to answer your question by posting on this thread.

Yes, I have one in my system and I am very impressed by the improvement in the quality of the sound vs the price of the Regen. That is why I HIGHLY recommended it for everyone to check it out. My understanding is if you try it and are not satisfied you can return it for a refund of your money (though please confirm that with Alex at Uptone). As far as I know no one has returned one yet.

Here is a link were John Swenson explains some of his work behind the Regen. Post #481

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f10-music-servers/uptone-audio-regen-22803/index20.html

Mitch2, here is another link to check out about the Regen.

Post #389

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f10-music-servers/uptone-audio-regen-22803/index16.html#post417237

Thank you Hifial. I am certainly not opposed to trying something that only costs me $175, especially if it is made for USB connections, which is how I connect my server to my DAC. I will look into this further.