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yggdrasil dac and Innous Zenith MK2

Anyone out there using a yggdrasil dac with an Innous Zenith MK2 that would be willing to share their experience with that combination.  I've read mostly positive reviews of the yggdrasil, but none with a Zenith.  I'm currently using the Zenith with a NAD M12 pre/dac.  While the SQ is very good, I'm looking to sell the M12 and buy a tube pre amp.
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oldschool1948 OP
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I have a Zenith SE with Yggy2. They work great together.
limniscate, that's good to know.  Thank you.

I'm tempted to buy a PS Audio DirectStream DAC.  There are quite a few on agon right now.  But for the price difference, I can also buy a decent phono stage/pre amp that I'll need when I sell the M12.

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Oldschool, you may want to look at the T+A Dac or a Aqua Hifi La Voce.

The La Voice is a brand new $4k dac from Aqua that is tube based so it has a fantastic midrange, The early reports on this dac are suggesting that it will outperfom most of the stalwarts at that price point and way beyond.

The Aqua Dac are more modular than almost anyother dac if you look at the insides of a Aqua product you will see many independpent boards vs most of the other digital companies who use one main board and maybe one daughter board, this makes their products very upgradable.

The Aqua sound is very lush and full with remarkably big soundstage and good detail retrival.

You should PM us for more details considering we spoke once before about the Inuous that you now own.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
keithr
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I use WireWorld Ethernet from the wall to the Zenith and WireWorld USB from the Zenith to the M12 pre/dac.  
Sorry- I meant taking advantage of the Zenith's isolated ethernet ports. ie. no more USB 


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I asked the company at a show, what was their favourite DAC under £2000, to match the Zenith. they had no second thoughts, the newish Chord Qutest. I've heard them together and the sound is excellent.

 This months HiFi News, a UK mag, reviewed the Qutest and ended by saying, "Is there a better DAC under £3000?" Their answer was no of course. Not saying I agree, but the Qutest is remarkable at £1195. Not sure what it is over the pond.

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I asked the company at a show, what was their favourite DAC under £2000, to match the Zenith. they had no second thoughts, the newish Chord Qutest. I've heard them together and the sound is excellent.
This is good news.  The price is much better than the DirectStream or the La Voice.  Thanks. 

I'm going to the Capital Audiofest next month.  Hopefully, I can talk to Innous or Chord while there.
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