Uprgrading my Metrum Octave DAC

I have not heard those, but have done extensive reading before buying my Octave, and I actually plan on getting an Audiophilleo 2, just like you. I seriously doubt you will find a significantly better sounding one-box solution for $3k. Moreover, the two units you list are very, very good ones, but dating from several years ago. This doesn't make them bad, but over the past 3 years cost/prices have come down a lot and I doubt you would getting much bang for your bucks.

Having said that, if what you enjoy is the sound of upsampling DACs, then all I said above is worthless.

BTW, do you run your AP2 directly into your Octave, without a coaxial cable in between?

Mccance,

I hear you: I have my Octave connected to a Lamm LL2, into a McIntosh MC275 and I'm pretty happy. I, too, wish the Octave had BNC instead of RCA.

What's your source, before the AP? I have a Squeezebox Touch, with software mods, and I'm looking at adding an AP2 in between to reduce jitter. Maybe a dedicated server later on to replace the SBT.

Hello Linaeum. Was wondering what you ended up with and why. I'm looking into pulling the trigger on a USB to S/PDIF converter for my Metrum Octave in the next couple of months, and the Audiophilleo is among the top 3 in my list, so interested in your findings.