Tekton Double Impacts

Yes I use the Lyngdorf 2170 paired with a Music Vault Ultra Plus server.  The combo is wonderful. I use Tidal and my MV Ultra came with a lifetime  Roon membership. I ripped all my CDs into the MV Ultra also. 

Lyngdorf is using some SOTA technology in the 2170 with their room correction being on the top of the list. They provide the best room correction available today assuring your speakers sound as they should, were intended to sound, in your particular room. 

No additional complexity that comes with using separate boxes and wiring for amps, preamp, dac etc... It is all in one box with very, very short signal paths. Amazing how noise free this unit is and you must hear it to know what I am talking about. I thought my past systems had low noise, but the Lyngdorf showed me there was noise I was not aware of. 

Another product similar to the Lyngdorf TADI 2170, is the combo from Exogal, Comet & Ion. The Exogal combo keeps the signal in the digital domain as well, sounds superb in my system. grannyring is right about the future, look for more all in one all digital units coming down the pike. I will be able to hear the DIs soon as one of the posters here lives close to me, I'm looking forward to the audition.

@kdude66  Kenny, your point about overall system synergy is on point! Thank you for your personal thoughts on this. 

The forums over at Computer Audiophile, as one example, are by no means static in this area (digital). Some very, very interesting approaches being pursued and experimented with, many with good returns. AudioStream is good at covering some of these topics with a 'very light hand' by way of their reviews.
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@craigl59  Yes. And there has been a steady progression going on for  some time now (at least in electronic audio time).

I'm familiar with the TDAI 2170 and it tends to be one of my recommendations for folks looking for a current and multi-functional integrated. I've also been actively following the Lyngdorf MP-50 since it's release...as a pre/pro for HT and 2ch integration.

Other manufacturers have also done the same in their own ways. I believe Wadia was one of the early leaders in this area. NAD also comes to mind.

We are also starting to see a number of higher end All-In-Ones from a number of the players in audio electronics. By AIOs, I mean much more than an integrated with DAC. The move to modular builds alleviates concerns regarding future proofing.

Another example: Meridian's move to close to an all in one solution in their speakers is another way the industry will be moving forward.

Exogal also believes it is on to something. I'm hopeful that they have a one box solution in the works.  I own their Exogal Comet Plus - Exogal Ion combination. It is a very good product.
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@porscheracer:  Schiit Audio definitely kicks the value ratio up into the sky. All the way up to Tyr! : ) 

I have the Yggdrasil as my main DAC and it is fantastic. It is being fed a highly optimized USB stream. Something to consider for whichever DAC you choose. You probably know this, but in case not, there are those that swear that AES/BNC is better with the Yggy. USB isn't the only option.

Other ways to go would be down the i2S rabbit hole and LAN to Optical conversion.

Also a word of caution...since you are going all Schiit in your chain...this may be too much of a 'like-like-like' good thing. Their tubed components will help in this regard. Warmer cabling will also. Their gear also needs long break-in times, so be prepared to wait it out. 

Since you will be one of the first Vidar owners, I'm looking forward to hearing from you on how they work for you in general and specifically pair with the DIs.

BTW, forgot to mention this earlier. Nice on racing your modded '87.
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Thanks to all for your ongoing thoughts. I'll repeat what others have already mentioned, this thread has been terrific for my learning and ongoing education. Though, Kenny, I'm still looking for that enlightenment thing you brought up. Agon as Peepal Tree??? :)

Just to add to the discussion of where audio technology is going and what some consider to be SOTA.  There is a great thread over on AudioCircle regarding the JBL M2 and 7 Series speakers. JBL has done a lot of work interfacing these well-made speakers with digital room correction and digital power. Its a fascinating read if anyone is interested. Here is the link: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=149780.0

Porscheracer,

your Schiit/Tekton DI would indeed make a very formidable budget system. I owned the Yggy for two years and still consider it one of the best DACs I've owned. Another formidable budget system would be Linear Tube Audio with the DI's. I'm using their $1800 preamp/headphone amp to drive the DI's and its one watt of pure class A drives them beautifully into the mid 90 db range. For concert level rock or classical it won't suffice, but LTA is coming out with their new ZOTL 10 with an upgraded power supply soon for $3000 and that would be plenty of power for the DI's. Just thought I'd throw a tube option your way. It's great having companies like Tekton, Schiit, LTA and others that are passionate about building quality audio products at prices the common man can afford.