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A reasonably priced DAC upgrade from Schiit Gumby
@simao Here is the list of DAC’s for sale, Yggy, Border Patrol and MHDT on this list, https://www.usaudiomart.com/search.php?cat_id=29&price_max=1500&sortby=price_desc  
A reasonably priced DAC upgrade from Schiit Gumby
+1, @grinnell  Given your system, a tube DAC like MHDT or Border Patrol should provide the warmth you seek from your digital playback.   
+1 I Like It!
Thank you @lak. One of my favorites. Kudos to Qobuz for a schedule release, just queued up Speed Ball Blues. Also ordered the SACD version,  https://store.acousticsounds.com/d/181479/Tsuyoshi_Yamamoto_Trio-A_Shade_Of_Blue-Hybrid_Multichannel_SACD  
Is Aurender N10 still a good option
@saulh  Between N150 and N10, I would choose N10. For the money, N10 is pretty darn good on used market. N10’s replacement N200, is better in more than few areas. If you can afford it, go for N200 and call it a day. Aurender offers support for bo... 
How easily can you distinguish between different DACs?
“When you stop hearing a difference, stop spending money and enjoy the music.” +1, @tonywinga   
How easily can you distinguish between different DACs?
@mhwilliford Congratulations and good call on improving the source by switching to N200. Now if you bring a high quality DAC, you should be able to appreciate the nuances (or not) over your integrated DA2. I also like your approach of long term ... 
How easily can you distinguish between different DACs?
It’s about quenching your listener satisfaction and it’s about self-control you only live once.   
Audio stand needed....Moving main components from mechanical room to listening room
@woots  Here is another brand ~ finite elemente that’s build to last and backed by serious engineering in eliminating resonances and vibrations,  https://www.thecableco.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Pagode  
How easily can you distinguish between different DACs?
+1, @ghdprentice on implementation. I’ve heard some of the perfectly measured DAC’s and they choke the life out of music.   
Aurender N200
@budburma @jmlm The older generation models, N100, N10 has a laid back, less dynamic and not as lively sound as newer generation models, N200, N20, N30SA. I have transitioned through few Aurender’s over the years and while N10 is a pretty darn g... 
Audio stand needed....Moving main components from mechanical room to listening room
A high quality Audio Rack is a long term investment and very likely outlast your components. I haven’t upgraded any of my isolation platforms or audio rack from Core Audio in over 10 years. Choose wisely.   
How easily can you distinguish between different DACs?
@mapman  I believe you missed my point…you can buy a streamer / DAC for few hundred dollars nowadays and be completely happy with the result. The point I was trying to make, if you are going to go through the trouble of comparing two DAC at extre... 
How easily can you distinguish between different DACs?
+1, @verdantaudio on how to evaluate gear.  IMHO @duckworp comparison between $1500 and $25000 DAC’s is deeply flawed. How does one expect to hear differences between the two DAC’s with a sub $500 streamer. IME, the source (streamer) is just as i... 
Vera-Fi Audio Vera-Link Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Streaming Amplifiers
Thank you for chiming in…I was bit concerned about Bluetooth. Thought exclusion of WiFi is a huge oversight. My experience is limited to AirPods and SONOS Roam, both works extremely well with my iPhone.  
Audio stand needed....Moving main components from mechanical room to listening room
@thr1961  Beautiful system!  Do you still own CS Port TAT1M2?