Daily music therapy. Changes are coming. DSA just upgraded my phono 2 preamp moving everything to a more relaxed presentation with increased detail which seems to be contradictory but enjoyable. A DSA Pre 1 was just sourced and is at the company being upgraded and having its design revisited and embellished. The Gryphon Diablo 300 will soon be seeking a new home as a Class A amp will be replacing it in the new system along with the new Lampizator that is currently breaking in… Need more time for everything to arrive and settle while getting used to the slightly changed acoustics of the refreshed room
I have 2 dedicated 20 amp lines for my sound system. My EquiTech 2Q has digital, normal and unfiltered outlets. I find my mono amps sound best plug direct to the wall outlets. Preamp best to 2Q unfiltered but will try direct to wall once I have the new longer PC and DACs best to 2Q digital outlets.
Dr., You have a very well thought out system and it must sounds fantastic.
From my experience, Zu IC and SC are EXCELLENT especially for their price but NOT the PC. I find the Zu Mother is VERY limiting even on my DAC where lots of information is missing in familiar materials.
IMHO, you should try some different PCs especially on your amp and preamp for your next best ROI upgrade. On my VAC preamp, I found it best plug in the unfiltered (essentially direct to the wall outlet) outlets on my EquiTech 2Q otherwise dynamics are dramactically limited which is very very surprising. I'm waiting for a longer PC to be made and try going direct to a 20 amp wall dedicated outlet.
You don't need to spend big $$ for good PCs but they do make a DIFFERENCE :-)
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