Which configuration will sound better?

Hi guys. I will soon have the following options.
Air Lens direct to Stellar Strata mk2 via I2S
Or
Air Lens to DSD DAC mk1 to the Strata mk2.

I will be able to test both out myself but was wondering what your predictions might be.

OK. I will bite.

My prediction is Airlens to Stellar Strata MK2 via I2S will be better.

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First we need details on the platform they will be sitting on and the special feet used. Also your astrological sign. I am a Gemini/Cancer cusp so I lean towards the MK1 DSD Sr.

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No special feet involved but my $10,000 power cables will be elevated and aligned with the earth’s geomagnetic fields. :+1:

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Does the room have any kind of incense?

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When listening on spring equinox, 20th of March, everything will sound better!

Joking aside, I only have a Stellar mk2 and unfortunately no Airless nor a DSD DAC. Though these all are designed and made by PSaudio so I would expect a similar sound signature. I believe I saw a remark (from Paul?) somewhere that the Strata mk2 internal DAC wasn’t miles away from the DSD DAC mk1. On the other hand, these two DAC differ in technology, so I would expect some differences…

I’m curious about the results of your test though :+1: :grinning:

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