@iFi audio Lol - yes it was a lovely amp. Had a musical Nu-Vista cd with a tube output stage. That was lush too. You can't beat the sound of valves Re: hybrid amps.. are excellent, best of both worlds. As for a dap - that's a shame. Cheers

@HiFiHawaii808 Yes - I've already started researching that one. Thanks very much for your input. Enjoy

Lol - indeed it does! Although when using a quality DAP & for extended listening, I always use wired. Thank you for an excellent piece of kit. I love the way the Aurora produces music. And having had an Ear Yoshino amp. The Auroras tube preamp is just divine. Wouldn't swap it for anything else...

Yes I've heard the opinion that A&K is overpriced.... the most important thing for me now is a UK distributor. Any problems - they can deal with it!

Thanks I'll take a look at that too. To be honest the only thing important is Tidal as I use it as my main listening source... I have heard good things about Cayin. And they have a UK distributor so thumbs up to that. Thanks

Thanks - I will take a gander!

Ahhh thanks for that... I had looked at the SE200 but the thought of 2 dacs for two different outputs seemed a little excessive... I hadn't heard of the SE180 but it ticks all the boxes and the review I quickly scanned said its impressive. Also my Ifi Aurora has LDAC which is good for when I'm...

Thanks for your reply & yes I have been doing research/reading reviews etc But personal experience of other consumers is always good & there seems to be people with a great deal of experience of the numerous brands/models etc on this forum. Thanks & enjoy

Hi all... I am looking for recommendations for a new high end DAP from a decent & honest company.. .... Only criteria is. Android OS Good battery life Excellent customer service. 4.4 balanced & 3.5 Jack output And it needs to be able to be used as a digital transport via USB-C. I've heard...

Good Luck

Thank you Joe And thanks to Hiby for effectively resolving my problems - excellent!

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