If you have not upgraded your SB with the digital upgrades and power supply (Bolder or Red Wine Audio), I would spend my money there first. Bolder was my choice.
The digital upgrade ($150) was an easy and cheap way to remove some of the digital glare from the stock unit. The power supply really moved things into a whole different universe. Being a bit skeptical of how a power supply upgrade could have such an effect, I had mine done in stages, ultimately going from a basic upgrade (no longer offered) to a deluxe upgrade. Cost was near what a tube buffer was. Incredible performance; I have 2 SB3's, one left stock, so I could A/B them. My experience (and more info on upgrades) can be read at http://musicserver.blogspot.com I have a MF Tri-Vista DAC, which is essentially using an X-10 type output stage, but with a better regulated PS. Love it, but it didn't do anything huge until I had the upgrades done. -- davehg ------------------------------------------------------------------------ davehg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2269 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23741 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
