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Help with DAC and Streamer suggestions
My two finalists for a new streamer / server were the Lumin U1 and Auralic Aries G2 or 2.1. The Aries allows one to install an internal SSD, and I installed a 2TB Samsung EVO 860 into mine. I had the opportunity to buy an Innuos ZENith Mk 3 in Jul... 
Help with DAC and Streamer suggestions
Steve, You’re welcome. I’m suggesting that you not use a Roon Nucleus at all and just purchase a high quality streamer/server. Lumin, Innuos and Auralic are Roon ready while Aurender is not. My guess is that the player becomes the Roon endpoint if... 
Help with DAC and Streamer suggestions
Hi Steve, I’ve owned my Yggy since Gen 1, and I kept it due to its ability to be upgraded at reasonable prices. Does yours have the Unison USB board? It’s an easy upgrade if not. Edit...Oops, I see that you’re using the RCA input. Over the years/d... 
Best Tubes for VAC
Hi Peter,I also have a MkIIa SE preamp that is not an upgraded unit. Interestingly, there are no 12AU7 tubes in the power supply. Currently I’m using a pair of Amperex 6922 PQ gold pins made in the US. They are transparent, detailed and tonally ac...