External DAC?

Thank you! At (70) years… needing help… sorry to offend vthokie83

I think you asked the same question twice, so I’ll defer to my answer in your other thread. Good luck! 

Sounds like you have the N130. I have the same. I added the LHY linear power supply ($300 including shipping) which make a big difference and then added a tube DAC. Sounds amazing. I use USB to take advantage of the DACs clock. COAX did not sound nearly as good. I use all Zavfino cables. I listen to digital a lot more now than I used to. A real bargain compared to my analogue source. Details in my virtual system.

@moose89 

I have the Node N130, the newest one before the X and I also have a Bifrost Dac and I also have a Denafrips Pontus ll dac that is far better than the BiFrost. I think depending on how much you want to spend, you can make that Node sound great!

Let us know what you decide to do.

All the best.

Thank y’all. I have a Rogue RP-1 and a Denefrips Ares ll coming. I also just bought the First Watt J2 to heat the Cornwall IV’s up, and my Mancave in the Winter. I’m wondering if I will leave my Cary SLI – 80 tube amp and replace it with this First Watt J2 in the winter time just for the heat but maybe for the sound?

is it going to be a good idea to use a hybrid preamp like this Rogue? In addition to the Cary SLI – 80 tube amplifier? What am I gaining?