Thanks for all the input! For now I think I'm going to go with the Fulla 2, use it as both DAC/Amp to keep cost down for now and still be able to upgrade to a higher powered Magni or other amp with external power supply later. Thanks for all your comprehensive info amirm. As a novice with all...

Thanks so much for these DAC suggestions PA. Source is primarily a Macbook Air. I also play vinyl through a phono preamp. Any opinion on running that through a Fulla 2 (bypassing DAC) vs. Magni?

Thanks for the reply buke. When you say "not from a Fulla 2" do you mean you haven't heard them from a Fulla 2, or wouldn't recommend that pairing? Any specific thoughts on the ramifications of pairing a Magni with a cheaper DAC?

Hi all! I'm new to the community, dipping my toes into audiophilia and have found such helpful information here - so first off, thanks! I don't want to re-hash questions that have been answered a million times, but I didn't see this specific topic discussed in my search through the forums. I...