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DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
I've listened to the Terminator in two systems and against several DACs.  I definitely prefer it to my Yggy Analog1 in my system but am sending my Yggy to be upgraded to Analog2 next week.  I definitely preferred the Ayre QX-8 to it in my friend's... 
Audio Research Ref 10 vs 40th Anniversary preamp
I currently have the Ref5SE and Ref6 and agree that the difference is fairly large. 
Which USB Cable to buy
Curious, Phasure, Purist Audio, Clarity, SOtM all have good USB cables. 
Vandersteen Quatro CT or Wilson Sabrina
I'd go Vandersteen unless you like a very neutral presentation. 
Carver Amazing Line Source Speakers
I heard them at RMAF last year and wasn't expecting much since the room was very small.  Contrary to my expectations, they sounded amazing.  If I were to start my system over, I'd strongly consider getting them over my Magnepan 3.7i's. 
Innuos Zenith
@david_ten No, I don't think there were any DAC-specific synergies with the SE. 
Chord Dave or Ayre QX5 Twenty DAC???
I've had both in my system and would go Dave because of Blu2. 
Innuos Zenith
I use the Schiit Yggdrasil with my SE but have also tried an Ayre Codex, Mytek Brooklyn+, Chord Hugo2, and Chord 2qute.I've also tried a Chord Dave and Ayre QX-5 Twenty my system but not with the SE. 
Audiophile class AB vs Hypex N-core class D technologies .
I had the Merrill Veritas and thought they sounded very similar to my Sanders Magtech. 
Innuos Zenith
I have the SE. It's excellent and slightly edged out my SOtM sMS-200 Ultra. The sMS-200 Ultra is the better bang for the buck though.  
Uptone Audii ISO REGEN and Aesthetix Romulus DAC/CD Player
True... everything is system dependent, but I haven’t come across a DAC yet that doesn’t benefit from the tX-USB Ultra. I’ve tried some fairly high-end DACs such as the Ayre QX-5 Twenty and Chord DAVE.BTW, I have an ISO-Regen and LPS-1 for sale.  ... 
Ethernet Cables, do they make a difference?
I have the SOtM dCBL-CAT7 and don’t really think it makes a difference. 
Uptone Audii ISO REGEN and Aesthetix Romulus DAC/CD Player
SOtM tX-USB Ultra is better than the ISO Regen.  You'll absolutely hear an improvement. 
DeVore Gibbon X v. Vandersteen Quattro Wood CT w/Ayre AX5/20
I've heard both and prefer the Vandersteen. However I prefer the O series Devore to the Gibbon. 
Magnepan 3.7i vocals sound harsh
@bluesy41 At what volumes do you listen to music?