I just had John Tucker of Exemplar Audio upgrade my Oppo 105 to the T105 (tubed version) and after the 100 hours or so of break-in it sounds absolutely beautiful. I have owned or heard some of the best DACs out there and for the money the T105 will compete with the top dollar alternatives. The T105 is MUSICAL! After break in, no edge, no brightness, no sterile sound. Just glorious sounding music. The T105 is less than $5K and that includes the Oppo 105 and the upgrade. If you are like me your looking for the very best you can get but at a reasonable price. The T105 is serious high end gear. It sounds so good I would have to win the lottery before I would even consider replacing it; even then I might not. I know there are many more DAC options like the T105 to consider before spending $15K - $20K. The PS Audio Direct Stream is getting great reviews and I'm sure it sounds great but after only a short time on the market you can now buy them for $2K less that what they retail for. Are these types of investments really worth it?
