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PS Audio Direct Stream
Well..if the PDSD sounds much better playing PCM than does the PWD2, then it will be a considerable achievement. Yes I owm a PWD2 and it's about as good as it gets at its price point. 
Best USB Asynchronous DAC 24/192 under $600? Help
Resonessence Labs Concero ($600) would be my choice. 
DAC upgrade assistance needed
You owe it to yourself a new USB DAC--either the PS Audio NuWave or the W4S DAC-2. I wouldn't spend money on an expensive USB/SPDIF converter considering the improvements made in USB DACs over the past 4-5 years. Even the Resonessence Concero ($60... 
Musical Fidelity Tri Vista DAC, Should I upgrade?
SystembuilderYou can't expect a credible answer to your your original question from those who have not heard your Musical Fidelity Tri Vista DAC that has $1000 of mods from SF stereo. 
Snapped off my cantilever
it happens...you're not alone--believe me. I've sent my carts with snapped off cants Soundsmith. You can expect a couple months wait for repair but it's worth it. 
Who stay with Merlin longest time
10-11 years--TSM SE and Millenium. Saving for VSM when I retire next year 
Anyone tried Soundsmith VPI Zephyr MI Cartridge
Tobes--no argument from me. Based on my own eperience I'm a proponent of using elyptical styli with VPI unipivot arms. Zephyr was a snap to align and adjust. 
Anyone tried Soundsmith VPI Zephyr MI Cartridge
Tobes---based on my experience, a unipivot tonearm is not necessarily a valid reason to dismiss a cart with line-contact stylus. It's just that a line-contact can be a real pain in the butt to "dial-in",so to speak. 
Your favourite cartridge
MMs from the 70s---the 70s were an enchanted era. 
Dynavector 20x2 High or Low Output?
$750--Hmm--free advertising on Audigon now? 
MM Cartridge or MC Cartridge
Yoo-hoo Handyman. You still here? Decided on what you're going to do yet? 
MM Cartridge or MC Cartridge
Since your PH3 is suitable for phono cartridges having .25 mV output or higher, I would recommend a MC cart in the .25 to .50 mv range. Don't know your tonearm so I withhold recommending a specific cart. Search the archives if you're interested in... 
are all used LPs dusty?
A record cleaning regime, as uru975 put it, is essential. 
Arc-PH-5 what tubes should I use
show this thread to your dealer 
Cartridge for VPI Classic?
The Denon 103 may not be an appropriate cart for the JMW 10.5i arm. Call VPI for further information.