R2R Dac choices.

I think you should first decide if you want a separate preamp in your system or not. Part of this can be done by looking at measurements, but the other part is personal preference and system dependent voodoo that you won’t know until you try. If it’s me, I choose a separate preamp, but at the very least and if you’re not sure I’d arrange to demo an Adagio (thru Hifi Heaven) and demo one or two good stereo preamps at the same time. I suspect you’ll know almost immediately which one you prefer, and my bet is it won’t be close.  If it turns out you prefer a separate preamp then return the Adagio and get a Pavane.  But you’ll never know if you don’t try. Best of luck whichever way you go.  BTW, I think it's a good bet you'll really like the Adagio or Pavane.  My only thing is I hear the Jade/Onyx get awfully close for much less $$$.  It never ends.  Ugh. 

Plus one on the Schiit Yggie, have had mine for 2 weeks now, honestly never thought I would enjoy digital sources as much as I do with the Yggie. Radio Paradise FLAC sounds amazing through the Yggie.

Is Yggy R2R?

Yes, it’s based on a chipset rather than discrete resistors.

Audio Mirror Tubador III