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Best USB DAC implimenting I2S under $2.5K?
Northstar 192. 
Aragon 4004mkII OR Adcom GFA 555 II
Try A Odyssey Stratos. 
Is USB overrated as decent digital source?
I traded my fully modded Modwright 999es for an expensive USB converter. The converter/DAC outperformed the 999es on every level. I will never go back to a CDP. BTW, The Modwright was much more expensive than the converter plus a DAC.Modwright $15... 
Looking for an upgrade to my Ack Dack 2.0
I compared the Modded unit to a 1.x. I talked to Steve before I sent in the Dack, and he told me it didn't make a difference if I sent in a 2.0 or a 1.x--the end results would be the same. The modded unit was much better from top to bottom. The mo... 
Looking for an upgrade to my Ack Dack 2.0
Get the Ack modified by empiricalaudio.com. I a/b'd between a stock model and a modded one--no contest. 
Suggestions for lower priced pre/amp
You don't need a preamp with a squeezebox, it has its own volume control. Forget about a preamp and buy a better amp. 
Best Spooky, Moody, Atmospheric Home Theatre Demo
Anchor Bay's special edition of Suspiria. Pick it in, crank it up, and prepare for horror movie sound like you've never heard before.