[MichaelPublic]

Hi folks,
 
Have you run the Citypulse (either the 7.2 or 2.03) and upgraded? if so what did you upgrade to or "feel" you upgraded to?
 
Thanks for your time.
 
details:
 
Thought I'd ask for opinions about DAC/preamp/headamp combo's
 
I currently use a Citypulse DA2.03e, alternately powering K701's, Grado SR80's, Sansui SS-35's or whatever cans I get my hands on.
I listen to speakers a lot too, solid state or tube amplification, depending on the speakers I'm listening to, heat in the room or mood.
 
I like all the inputs and the remote on the Citypulse as I use it as a preamp and I'd like to take it to the next level.
 I'd like to focus on one DAC/preamp/headamp rather than having a DAC, preamp, headphone amp, tube buffer, de-jitter box etc
 
I'm imagining something like a Citypulse with an external power supply, boutique caps, tube output or ?
 
 
I'm currently digging through diy pages, pages from Hong Kong and such.
 
Oh yeah, budget is $1000, perhaps $1500 for a long term piece of equipment new or used.