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Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
Just an update: if things work out right, I will have an Aesthetix Atlas in my system starting Sunday. Looking forward to that :-)Meanwhile replaced the CHORD DAC64 with a Reimyo DAP-777 and tuned the Quatros to the room. What an improvement, both... 
Upgrade over Sonos ZP90?
One of my Sonos ZP90s was modded by Cullen Circuits (the 24/96 upclock mod). Was playing great (and much better than the stock) when I got it initially. But when the upgrade bug bit me a few years later (now exactly), I started experimenting and f... 
Anyone else had a reliability problem with Chord Electronics equipment?
I had a CHORD DAC64 fail me with it’s PSU. Had it replaced. Think it could have been a power surge. Probably because it's a switching PSU. 
Dated but still A rated DACs
I just bot hold of a used Reimyo DAP-777 and it is FA BU LOUS.Musical, detailed, airy and punchy at the same time. Been comparing it to my faithful CHORD DAC64, and love it.Highly recommended, the Reimyo. 
Upgrade over Sonos ZP90?
@audioengr We all have our demons. We have the P,  you have the T.  
Upgrade over Sonos ZP90?
@lalitk That's about right ;-) 
Upgrade over Sonos ZP90?
@audioengr Steve, thanks, but... Trouble is, I am way across the pond, in Mordor (if you know what I mean) ;-) 
Upgrade over Sonos ZP90?
@lalitk Thanks!) 
Upgrade over Sonos ZP90?
Ummm... I think I just bought a Linn Akurate DS/2 :-) 
Upgrade over Sonos ZP90?
@audioengr I will think about it, but at this stage I concur with @lalitk : the more boxes and wires, the more potential too go wrong... 
Upgrade over Sonos ZP90?
@lalitk Please check my questions above. Thanks.  
Upgrade over Sonos ZP90?
lalitk,Thanks for your reply. N100C is quite rare, N100H is a lot more common. How good is Bluesound compared to Aurender?Also, does anybody have experience with Soundaware, namely D100PRO?Thanks! 
Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
Robert,I agree. It even has one or two boards in Russia covered. 
Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
Bob,The Ayre is out there, certainly :-)) 
Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo
On top of the above mentioned, of course.