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Blue circle BC 509 / 507 DAC
expect that it is at 4x the cost 
Should I end my search
I agree with Davvie; would also switch back in the Clear Day and "see what you hear" - is the difference you're hearing in the ICs only,both ICs and SCs, Be interested in your view on theSC alone - have Clear Days myself 
Blue circle BC 509 / 507 DAC
My BC 509 arrived today, purchased it w/o hearing, first impression after only a few hours listening is this DAC is very musical across the spectrum, no over emphasis on treble, midrange or bass. Has very good dynamics ,soundstage, and separation.... 
Tyler Decade line Vs. Old line
I have Linbrook System 2s Taylo 7Us and Decade 3s To my ears the System 2s are somewhat warmer than the Taylo and the Decade 3, and have a deeper base. The Taylo offer a broader soundstage than the System 2s. The Decade 3s are a little more forwar... 
Plugging Amp into Power Conditioner???
A couple of months ago I purchased a Blue Circle BC6000 power conditioner and have found that there is more punch and authority with my Ayon Spirit 2 integrated plugged into it then my wall outlet. Don't have a dedicated line so I can not comment ... 
speaker cables
same here Clear Day Cables 
power conditioners
Blue Circle BC6000 - was able to discern a noticeable difference in dynamics and punch 
Cayin integrated amp and power conditioner
Blue Circle bc6000 - 1st conditioner I've purchased, use it with my Ayon Spirit 2, could immediately hear improved punch and dynamics 
Speaker Wire Recommendations?
Found Clear Day Cable here on A'gon - to my ears very good and very reasonably priced 
New To Tubes Advice Needed
The link below is to Brent Jesse's site - tube vendor - I am not affiliated other than as a customer. You will find assessments of various 62n7s and 12ax7 when you click on each. Also, if you call him he is an easy fellow to speak to and gives hon... 
First Hi-Fi system
Givethecables some time to break-in before rendering an opinion on them 
Rogue Audio Cronus &/or Atlas owners ... TUBES ?
They shipped my Magum with Sylvanias which were very nice sounding, but Ididsome tube rolling afterwardsand have Tungsol 5751s and RFT 12au7s - , theSylvanias were not bright but these have a slightly warmer sound which I prefer 
Rogue Audio Cronus &/or Atlas owners ... TUBES ?
Catman you are correct the Magnum version supports use of the KT90s.Adam what signal tubes are you using? 
Plinius 8200 vs. 9100 -Which one?
The MK2 has a phono stage 
Is PS Audio's Digital Link III out of date?
Have one in my second system, very good for the money - recently got my hands on an Audio Note 1.1 MK2 DAC - more money, yes but far more musically engaging, draws you into the music - doesn't upsample in any manner like most others - hadn't heard...