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Chord TT2 would be good. you can add Mscaler later. TT2 is good value on used market and is relatively easy to resell. Check sold prices on hifishark.   
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@navyachts it’s all the same schiit. In my opinion, although these are decent DACs, they’re not on the level of your system.   
I see the issue with ABX blind testing
Lol that’s 100%.   
I see the issue with ABX blind testing
@nonoise … Four single malts Scotches: Cardhu 12  Mortlach (Flora & Fauna 16 yo) Glenlivet 18 Glenmorangie (10 - although erroneously stated as 12) Four blended Scotches: Chivas Gold 18 Ballantine's 17 Johnnie Walker Black 12 ... 
Audience SX2/Front Row Cables...has anyone tried or heard much of this new reference line?
This just says how subjective and system/room/listener dependent it all is. I evaluated (all XLR) AU24SX, Kimber KS 1126, Analysis Plus Silver Apex, Nordost Tyr 2 against the AZ Absolute Copper I had at the time. With the amp upgrade I had excess ... 
I see the issue with ABX blind testing
@botrytis that’s awesome! Have a nice day!  
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Steve’s a good dude. Knows what he’s taking about. However the comparisons in this review between the DACs within completely different system context is not a valid one. There’s nothing left of his system when he had the DAVE. You can’t possibly c... 
USB Switch Upgrade or Not
I assume you meant Ethernet switch and not USB switch.  I wouldn’t bother. Just use good Ethernet cable.   
Audiogon Seller Communication
@t4man work a dispute thru audiogon. Get them involved. Don’t get screwed over.   
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TEAC I’m not familiar with.       
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I aim to please. Lol   @navyachts few things to know… 1. All M3 DACs have MDx boards. Latest board includes processors for different color displays. Previous MDx versions had several firmware updates and Joe will tell you no sonic difference. B... 
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Congrats @ervikingo ! Let us know if it stands up to the hype. I feel confident you can improve upon topping though with several DACs. Just look at the list of DACs Amir didn’t like and throw a dart.   
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Well yes the M1SE with MDx board would be the way to go with a look on a M1S2 upgrade in a future. It’s a better option if the price is right.  as to M3, the latest MDx updates include components for a new color display and the corresponding firmw... 
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home built Lampizator? thought they were all home built…or was this one just built in a different home…  
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@navyachts fyi M3 all have mdx boards. Updating firmware has no impact on sound.