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DAC Shootout Starts This Weekend
@verdantaudio It gets even better with the Cary DMS-700.  Unfortunately, Cary does not get enough recognition for their digital line-up.  It's probably the best value out there in its price class as a DAC/streamer one box solution.  
I need a recommendation on Class D amp
You can use an xlr rca adapter.  I bought and use Neutrik on eBay.  
Wall wart removal...why no products that can handle multiple devices?
Keces P8 8A Ultra Low Noise Linear Power Supply has dual output plus a 5 volt usb.  
Considering a Backert Rhythm 1.4, talk me out of it
If you don't mind used, you could put the Backert Rhythm on a watch list at hifishark as they do occasionally come up for sale.  As mentioned previously, the Rhumba Extreme gets very close to the Rhythm performance, and one is currently available ... 
Aurender n200, talk me out of signing on the dotted line
No Roon would be a deal killer for me.  
Preamp power supply capacitor upgrade
I just exchanged a few emails with Chris VenHaus and explained my dilemma.  In a nutshell, he said go with the TFTF's in the power supply which was what I wanted to hear but not confident enough in my knowledge of circuits and capacitors to decide... 
Preamp power supply capacitor upgrade
@vthokie83 Thanks for the suggestion, I just sent him an email.  
Preamp power supply capacitor upgrade
@atmasphere Yes, I was somewhat concerned about leakage over time but wasn't sure if it was a legitimate concern.  So, I guess that would point toward the V-Caps or Audyns as being more appropriate in the power supply.  I must say that I'm leaning... 
Preamp power supply capacitor upgrade
Thanks for the suggestions! @bigkidz The Miflex copper foil/polypropylene oil and Mundorf Supreme silver gold series are certainly within budget and worthy of consideration. @alan60 The "vertical" configuration of the leads of Duelund would may ... 
Preamp power supply capacitor upgrade
No problem, I appreciate your input!  
Preamp power supply capacitor upgrade
@erik_squires I understand what you're saying and is partially why I posed the question.  Below is Backert Labs justification for the V-Caps in the power supply: "At Backert Labs, all of our preamplifiers use the new GreenForce™ power supply.  Be... 
Preamp power supply capacitor upgrade
@atmasphere Thanks for chiming in!  I did consider the CuTF's for the coupling caps but they are not available in 2.7uf.  I wanted to retain the specification of the existing circuit.  
Preamp power supply capacitor upgrade
I forgot to mention, the V-Caps would replace Jantzen Audio Silver Z-caps which retail for $23.  
Ethernet cables
No, I don't think it's worth spending a huge amount.  Out of curiosity, I purchased an ethernet cable that several members here touted on Amazon, easily returnable.  That's when I found out ethernet cables can sound different.  It made my system s... 
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
Am I missing something?  The title of the thread says "new" Coda s5.5, but it appears to have been released 7 years ago.