Hi Serge,
Among the models you mentioned, for best performance I would recommend the Anaconda CX for the integrated and the Alpha NR or HC for the BDA-3. DAC's will perform better with the heavier gauge Alpha HC or NR models. The smaller gauge Digital Alpha would be fine for a clock, server or transport, but for analog-signal output devices like a DAC, the added gauge is worth the added $ outlay. You would also benefit from the passive filtering the Alpha NR or HC provide. The BM/CX power cords are top performance models for DAC's but I would give the edge performance wise to the Alpha HC or NR for the DAC. In terms of naturalness, either Alpha is on a par with the BM/CX but will also deliver lowered noise floor in that application.
I hope this is of some help!
Best regards,
Grant
Shunyata Research
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