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@roadcykler AI leverages models trained using historical data. This data is collected from various sources. The nonsense you’re spewing is somewhere in there as well. It’s just not being considered for a final answer because it’s not in there in quantities significant enough to change the response. That’s simply because your information is not accurate. 

Thank you everyone. DAC first, then cables, excellent recommendations on both fronts. Unfortunately, you are all correct the Chord DAVE is out. 

@emergingsoul Excellent example of chatGPT capabilities..

If considering a DAC upgrade, look into the new version Denafrips Terminator 15th. It is a very organic DAC. The Absolute Sound gave a it a very good review on Youtube. For many, including myself, it can be your endgame DAC. Good luck with your refinement process.

@fthompson251 Thanks!

One more question for all, if i upgraded all my cables to just the Transparent Super (let alone the Ultra) that would be $10k.
I know I need a new DAC, but would I be better served upgrading my amp to something like a Coda #8 or Pass Labs & keeping my cables or upgrading to lesser cables like the Zavfino or Verita? 
Thanks!

I recently changed my cables from Nordost Heimdall 2 to Schnerzinger resolution  series. I’m a bit of a cable skeptic, but I’ll have to say that I hear a noticeable improvement, much more natural sound, better soundstage, etc. it’s a little bit of an esoteric brand but a very Too expensive, but to my ear and in my system, a significantly better sound than what I had or what I’ve auditioned before, audio quest and transparent. Of course, some would say this is just expectation bias, etc., and they could be the right, I just know what I heard.

Each to their own, but I think the most intelligent thing about ChatGPT is it’s ability to tell you what you want to hear. I wouldn’t rely on it too strong in my decision-making. On the other hand, I use it sort of like a super google. I think it’s really good at assimilatinh information and it’s good at trying to figure out how you would like to receive that information. I don’t think it’s analytical abilities are all that great.