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Schiit Yggdrasil -- 21 bit?
Sorry, my error, Correction:  Robert Harley, editor in chief of the Absolute Sound magazine. He also wrote The Complete Guide to High-End Audio. https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-High-End-Audio/dp/0978649362 
Schiit Yggdrasil -- 21 bit?
Robert Harley is a writer from Stereophile.  
Anyone using a Mytek Brooklyn or Manhattan (I or II) DAC as a preamplifier?
Do the Mytek DAC’s that support ROON require connectivity to a PC or a MAC computer? What devices, if any, are available that support streaming using ROON and do not need computer access?  
Ayre KX-R or PS Audio BHK Pre
+1 for Ayre.   I highly recommend the Ayre KX-R or any of the other products in the Ayre line.    
RE: Finite Elements Cerabase Slimline Precision Audio Footers are Recommended
The company partners split and the other partner is still open for business.This means that Brian at Aaudio Imports can still order Finite elemente products. 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
@audioman58 Philip O’Hanlon from On Higher Note is the NEW USA distributor for Gryphon audio products.  I know Philip and he is very consultive and helpful.  I also found the  links below for your review:https://onahighernote.com/gryphon/https://o... 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
@denon1, I found this link on Audiogon regarding the Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated amplifeir:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/gryphon-diablo-300-unchainedPlease do a Google search on the Gryphon Diablo 300 integrated amplifier for additional... 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
@denon1Philip O’Hanlon from On Higher Note is the new distributor for Gryphon audio products.  I suggest you call him for advice and for the name of a Gryphon retailer near you.  I know Philip and he is very consultive and helpful.  Please give hi... 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
@denon1+1.  I agree with kalali’s post above that you should start a new Audiogon tread on the Gryphon Diablo 300 Integrated Amplifier.  This post is giving you MANY recommendations on other integrated amplifiers, that it seems, you are not intere... 
Should I buy SACD's or Buy Quality Multi-Format CD player and use Old Digital CD's?
As I mentioned above, Additional Bluesound Vault 2 info (this is background info on one of many options):http://www.bluesound.com/en-us/products/vault-2/https://www.crutchfield.com/p_813VAULT2B/Bluesound-Vault-2-Black.htmlA 2 TB hard drive will le... 
Should I buy SACD's or Buy Quality Multi-Format CD player and use Old Digital CD's?
+1 for Tidal Streaming.  As was mentioned above, Tidal offers uncompressed albums whose sound quality is excellent.  You search for your album, and if you like it, make it a favorite for future listening. Tidal Streaming offers playlist selections... 
Best DAC for my situation...Read on!
You might also look at Play Back Designs DAC’s.   See:http://www.playbackdesigns.comi believe they have the connections you are looking for but I do not know their price.  It is certainly worth a look.   
Best DAC for my situation...Read on!
@uberwaltzWhat about the Mytek Brooklyn DAC?DIGITAL INPUTS: USB2 Class2 (OSX, Linux driverless, all formats), AES/EBU (PCM up to 192k, up to DSD64 DOP), 2x S/PDIF (PCM up to 192k, up to DSD64 DOP), Toslink/ADAT 2x S/PDIF (PCM up to 192k, up to DSD... 
Best DAC for my situation...Read on!
@uberwaltzYour are correct that the Ayre Codex DAC does not include a digital coax input (it should but does not).  The Ayre Codex DAC specs are:InputUSB : PCM 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 352.8 kHz, 384 kHz (up to 24 bi... 
Best DAC for my situation...Read on!
+1 Ayre Codex DAC.   I own the Ayre Codex DAC and it is outstanding and highly recommended (new or used).  It has great performance and can be used as either a preamp/DAC or DAC only. Please see:https://www.ayre.com/codex.htm