The mS is an Advanced Segment DAC (PCM1793). Does that mean it's still D-S (Delta Sigma)? I still use it for my stereo setup at home and love it 

JPlay is the joke. I know it bothers people that perfect audio quality cannot be improved on.

Quite like mine still and use it via hifi system 

I got an email today about the 2nd gen A151 with a $20 coupon code

re: YouTube   Yes, but you must set the playback quality to 720p for the audio quality to improve

Handle them gently, wrap the wire gently. You don't know the care habits of the people whose units have died. Of the IEMs I own, they all still work. I think the more fragile headphones like the BA200 and ones with weaker strain relief are susceptible to careless owners.

I bought the Kobo Glo HD instead 

 

Just as a dac

By own power supply, I mean something like the Bifrost. Anything beats USB hub powered, right? :O

Is there anything more like a desktop unit and not a dongle (it doesn't have to power headphones). I use the line-out on the mS. I thought having its own power supply would be an obvious upgrade.

  It's there, but I have a Bryston B60. I've only been using the microStreamer's line-out to the amp. I don't need it for headphones

  How was this upgrade for you? I'm also coming from an HRT microStreamer

I guess this is the official Bifrost thread :P   Would the Bifrost be a clear upgrade over my HRT microStreamer?   I'm looking for something with its own power supply, stereo RCA, USB async and under $500

You should list prices on page 1 :)   I'm looking for something as an upgrade to my HRT microStreamer. The DAC in the microStreamer is PCM1793 if you were wondering. Any suggestions as an upgrade?   Anything under $400?   Has to have:   - its own power supply (the obvious upgrade) - USB...