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Need help with Mutec MC3+ USB, Esoteric Clock and dCS Network Bridge
I have connected all three sources, the cd player, dCS NB, and custom-made server to the Mutec via coaxial, AES and USB cable respectively, and its output to the DAC via BNC cable. Mutec is also connected to the Esoteric clock bypassing all other ... 
Need help with Mutec MC3+ USB, Esoteric Clock and dCS Network Bridge
I do not need a DDC. And I am not going to buy any audio gd products.    
Need help with Mutec MC3+ USB, Esoteric Clock and dCS Network Bridge
So what are my choices then?  
Tube Preamps that work well with SS amps?
I have EAR 868 with Threshold SA1 monoblocks powering Focal 1038 and the end result is quite good for my ear.   
Integrated amp recommendation for Focal 1038
I had Parasound A21 hooked to 1038 and was very much satisfied.Then I got the Threashold monoblocks and had to sell the Parasound.A21 is a power amp and you can either buy P6 preamp or buy integrated version of A21. 
Best Digital Interface
 Clocks: Internal, SPDIF In  Jitter suppression of external clocks: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)  Effective clock jitter influence on DA conversion: near zero@lowrider57That means the internal clock in RME dac is recloking the signal from the source in... 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
SOtM boxes are out because I already have many "boxes" from a cassette player, TT to monoblocks. I had to modify my rack a couple of times to accommodate these boxes.Most likely I'll go for GAIA to be future proof and to avoid any modification of ... 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
Amber seems an obvious choice but I do not want Roon. One of my friends is using modded Amber with great success.I have built a computer audio transport in a Streacom FC10 chassis, powered by HDPlex200 LPS and OS is APL4. I have installed Cantata ... 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
Adagio/Pavane is a beautiful sounding DAC and it's a keeper for a longer time. I heard Cees is developing a new DAC for about 10K and we also know that his DACs are modular. You must have heard about their plan of upgrading Jade/Onyx to the levels... 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
Sorry @rsjaurr but have you seen mitch2's system page? He has one of the finest pres I've ever heard the SMc only wish I could afford one. That's not the issue in this particular case IMO. Yeah I know about his preamp. He can borrow a different... 
DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000
this is why it is so important to hear stuff for yourself. Although you and a couple of reviewers indicate the Morpheus may have a touch more meat on the bones than the Adagio or Pavane, I have spoken with several others who have indicated they... 
New Denafrips recklocker/converters: IRIS and GAIA
@phastm3What is your impression of GAIA? 
unbeatable Class A integrated
Threshold SA1 monoblocks if you can find. Plenty of pre class A power too. 
A warm DAC?
I also have 1038 and Metrum acostics Adagio and I am very happy with Adagio. You can try used Adagio/Pavano level 3 or Sonnet Audio Morpheus. ALL have been by Cees who is a great guy. 
Threshold SA/1 monoblocks cap issues, perhaps?
Never left the amps on for more than 30 minutes. The amps are connected to voltage stabilizer and power conditioner and I turn off everything after I am done playing music. I only have about 30 minutes for music 5 days a week.Amps ere bought at en...