@lanx0003 Congrats on the purchase. Thanks for the very descriptive write up.
Do you intend to try a clock or alternative power supply?
The plan for the clock will depend on whether I purchase the Gustard. At this point, I'm leaning toward the X30. The X26 III is only marginally better than the D90 III Discrete, which I've kept for my second system. The µDAC is still under evaluation while it is breaking in, but the more I listen, the more its muddier mid-to-low registers become less appealing. While the µDAC does have a rich midrange, I keep returning to the D90’s clean presentation. Also, I’m becoming less tolerant of the heat it generates.
X30 does not have that mid-low registers congestion I was referring above, I believe.
I’ve been watching the X30 for a while, but the price hasn’t dropped during the last two major holidays. I’ll probably wait until the end of this year to make a decision.
