knock1

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Transport needed !
I second "chayro" suggestion. From my experience: used Arcam CD192 as transport, tried Denon DVD 5910 as transport, none of them sounded as good as Cambridge CXC paired with Denafrips Ares II.Just saying. 
Mystere tube cage
Well, since it is common knowledge, and my experience, that equipment turned on for longer time sounds better, I am pretty sure that the temperature is behind it. Hence my train of thought, however flawed may be, that increasing the temperature sl... 
DVD Player output
lowrider57 -There is only Digital Out (PCM/Bitstream) Coaxial or Optical.nekoaudio - That is what I am hoping, thanks. 
Low output vs. high output cartridges
Thank you all for responses. I am aware of technical differences between these two types. I have Hana MH and like it very much, however I find its presentation of vocals little bit "recessed", very clean and detailed but recessed, eg. Knopfler beg... 
This Equipment Recommendation Actually Worked Out Well!
I had my Amp, DAC, Transport and Phono stage all plugged through Hydra. Yesterday DAC and Phono were connected through suggested transformer. Well, I can not agree more with foster_9, that is exactly how I would put in words my impressions. I thin... 
Dedicated transport or CD player as transport?
I was using Arcam CD192 as a transport with Ares II and switched to CXC transport. Big improvements in every aspect, stage, details, "slam", etc. I do not think you will be disappointed, I have never looked back.