Schiit Bifrost multibit, Schiit Saga pre and Schiit Vidar amp. About $1,650 all together and it would have the small form factor you are after, provide multiple upgrade paths for the future and likely be a considerable upgrade from your present setup. Also get the powered version of the Apple camera adapter (usb3) and if you place lossless files on your phone, it will surprise you. Streaming Tidal hifi from your phone to this setup may surprise the heck out of you. Good luck.
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I’m currently using a Parasound Halo Integrated. The rest of my system consists of Clearwave Definition Be loudspeakers, VPI Traveler turntable, and Parasound T3 tuner. Most of my critical listening is done from my iPhone into the DAC of the Parasound.
i very much enjoy the Integrated, but I’m curious if there is something in a smaller package that offers the same functionality and quality as the Parasound. For a while, I looked carefully at the Peachtree Nova 150. It’s intriguing, but I’m concerned I won’t maintain the level of sound quality I have now.
Any thoughts on other Integrateds I should consider?
i very much enjoy the Integrated, but I’m curious if there is something in a smaller package that offers the same functionality and quality as the Parasound. For a while, I looked carefully at the Peachtree Nova 150. It’s intriguing, but I’m concerned I won’t maintain the level of sound quality I have now.
Any thoughts on other Integrateds I should consider?