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Node 2i to U1 Mini with Yggdrasil?
I own the NT-505 and have owned the Lumin D.  The Teac is the better sounding unit and far more flexible while using the exact same app.  I don't have any doubt the U1 Mini will be an improvement over the Node regardless of the output used.  Had A... 
Help! Finding a matching preamp to a amp Nuforce STA200
Look for a used Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE.  Works like a charm with that amp and has plenty of inputs and outputs.  Other passive options are from Hattor or Channel Island Audio. The Hattor's have to come from the EU while Channel Island is in Californ... 
Parasound A21+ or PS Audio S700 monos?
Another option is the Van Alstine Vision SET 400. I have had one for three months and really enjoy it. It alternates in my system with a PS Audio BHK 250. https://avahifi.com/collections/power-amplifiers/products/vision-set-400-amplifier Frank als... 
DAC 1-2K
http://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=97  
Supratek Owners Thread
Tubes can be microphonic not the gear. 
Supratek Owners Thread
On mine that knob is on the right but it is the balance control.  The sensor is just barely sticking out the bottom in the center from the chassis.  You would have to look real close to see it which you can't from that photo. The knob in the cente... 
Supratek Owners Thread
Front center. 
Supratek Owners Thread
GenePer Mick Both units measure 340x 340x 175 mm or 13.5x 13.5 x 7 inches  
Amp for kef reference 1
The only integrated in your price range that "might" have the horsepower to drive the Reference 1's might be the Kinki EX-M1.  David at HiFi Knights has driven two different pairs of Boenicke speakers with it and they are also a very inefficient s... 
Help with Newforce ST 200
It's not a Class D amp. 
Supratek..Cabernet 6SN7 or Cabernet DHT
Should be a down payment and then balance when it's packed for shipping.  Both via Paypal.  With that short of lead time now he must have all the chassis and cases back in stock and more caught up than he was.   
Acora acoustics granite speakers
Rave reviews from the Florida show last month. 
Supratek..Cabernet 6SN7 or Cabernet DHT
Congrats, I really think you will enjoy your Supratek.  The ability to fine tune the gain really comes in handy and on both of my amps it has been dead quiet. Did Mick give you any kind of  lead time? 
Supratek..Cabernet 6SN7 or Cabernet DHT
No more of a matte finish. If you go the the website and then the blog you can see some pretty good photos of it. 
Supratek..Cabernet 6SN7 or Cabernet DHT
Powder coat and black case.  Goes with the rest of my gear.