I'd like to use a Lyr 3 (110V) to a 230V current. Will a step down transformer degrade the audio quality? Schiit asks $50 + two-way shipping to replace it so it's not a particularly cheap solution. A step down transformer costs $15-25 but not sure whether it would introduce noise/hum/whatever...

Hi, I use a Sony UDA-1 (DAC only), a Beyerdynamic A20 amp, and Beyerdynamic T1G2 headphones and I've been very happy with the result. However, I was wondering if it's worth upgrading my DAC without breaking the bank. I've read that according to one user, UDA-1's DAC is almost as good as Oppo...

Hi all, I'm considering upgrading my Cambridge Audio DacMagic100 DAC in order to get an even better sound out of my Beyerdynamic T1.G2 + A20. Currently, I'm not into WiFi/Bluetooth sharing, Hi-Res audio, DSD etc; my CD collection (with the occasional hard to find lowly compressed track) is...

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