Looking for a simple but exquisite front end

I suppose a look at the long run win / loss column might say otherwise….

ive got significant seat time listening to my orchestra conductor buddy 390 / 330 system w Vandersteen Quattro CT….. very lovely sonics…. his LP-12 languish…..

im sure the T+A delivers similar…. 

@mahler123 ah, the Michigan motto.  I don't follow college sports, so it was lost on me. 

@tomic601 ​​@evanpress thank you for that.

If anyone is:

• near enough to Washington DC 
• can prove you're not a psycho
• interested in hearing a 3 way shoot out

I've gotten word from both dealers that I'll have access to those 3 devices in my home the week of 5/21 (tuesday - friday), it may not be "in your house" but hearing them side by side (with and without my BACCH4mac processing) in a treated residential room, vs a dealer showroom, may be enjoyable. 

I am willing to share the experience if anyone's interested.  You're welcome to bring your reasonably sized speakers (and a source) as well for swap outs vs. my Ulfberhts and Roon.

Hegel P20 

Check out the Eversolo DMP-A8. It’s an exceptional all-in-one streamer/DAC/preamp. Its DAC is equal and even superior to some standalone DACs I’ve owned that match or exceed the retail price of the Eversolo. Its preamp is as transparent as a good passive unit. Its streaming UI is one of the best on the market.

I ultimately preferred the DMP-A8 to my $6600 worth of front end separates.