Time has come to replace my PS Audio HCA-2 that has served me well all these many years! I am wondering if the S300 would be considered a lateral move or an upgrade from the HCA-2? Have an nuPrime stx-9× hooked up presently. It’s “nice” (though 100 hours short of broken in) but, and without getting to deep in the weeds, I find the HCA-2 so much more satisfying in all resects. I’m pretty much sold on the m700s but I do wonder about this comparison.
HCA-2
Audible Illusions Modulous 3B
Tannoy D500s
VPI Scout
Parasound DAC
Monster AVS2000
Mini mac with qubuz
Dennon DVD for CDs