Why would you call putting the microRendu in front of the Eitr a "heinous sin"??
- I did a compare of my laptop (Dell XPS 13) streaming Tidal HiFi direct from USB into my Gen 5 Gumby vs. streaming the same tracks from my microRendu into it (same USB cable)...
- the microRendu destroyed the laptop direct in every way (and I'm running mine with the cheap iFi SMPS wall wart.)
microRendu + Gen 5 is a deadly good combo IMO.
It was a tongue-in-cheek riposte to Schiit's suggestion that we should throw away any 'magic boxes' in front of the EITR. I personally happen to agree with you ... the EITR responds well to the mR and the USPCB combination !! I can't speak for any other 'tweaks' ... happy where I am.