Hey Mike, This is a really hard question to answer. The Esoteric units are built and packaged extremely well. They are beyond reproach. So if that is what you are looking for, these are great choices. Digital playback has really evolved in the last several years, so a state-of-the-art unit that is 10 years old may no longer be competitive with other similarly priced newer equipment. Ultimately if they have a sound you love, go for it, understanding that digital years are a lot like dog years. DAC's in the $2000 price class today will seriously outperform DAC's that are ten years old and cost 10x as much. Tom
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Main System:
Amati Futura Mains
Amati Homage VOX Center,
Proac Response 1sc Rears,
Three MC2301's for L,C,R
MC 602 for the rears
C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80
Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic
Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation
SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC
MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material.
Lake House:
Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3
OnDeck:
McIntosh MAC 4300v
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