Per Myle's request, adding some photos of my system and room.
After years of thinking I wanted a colored, romantic sound, I found, piece by piece, that neutral, balanced, flat components were meant for long term listening for me. Enter the Magico S5s:

I also love components that are fast and exhibit ultra low noise. The Swiss and Germans excel in this area to my ears.

I no longer have the C1 DAC having discovered the wonderful sound of analog. In its place is my one and only source in the room, the Kronos Sparta.

Next stop in my journey: Planet R2R! It probably won't happen this year, given the crappy bonus and market. But it will happen one day. Already purchased my first R2R tape yesterday!
After years of thinking I wanted a colored, romantic sound, I found, piece by piece, that neutral, balanced, flat components were meant for long term listening for me. Enter the Magico S5s:
I also love components that are fast and exhibit ultra low noise. The Swiss and Germans excel in this area to my ears.
I no longer have the C1 DAC having discovered the wonderful sound of analog. In its place is my one and only source in the room, the Kronos Sparta.
Next stop in my journey: Planet R2R! It probably won't happen this year, given the crappy bonus and market. But it will happen one day. Already purchased my first R2R tape yesterday!

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