Hi Peter,
I changed my plixir liniear power supply to Ifi elite (S100), quite a difference in my system. Two client’s at my dealer tried the same, both of them also changed from a linear power supply to the Ifi elite.
I am not saying this will work out the same in all systems, but as the Ifi Elite is reasonably priced it’s worth a try.
I will remark that a significant option for those using Plixir Elite is that choices are offered for the DC supply cord, The reference one is IMO worth the extra.
I am about to make a decision to buy a Rossini apex brand new before the price increase next year.
And I will keep the existing bartok apex and trade the other dac for a new rossini.
Even if I also feel the bartok sounds more airy with extended highs with my aurender n20 and n30, I will also trade both aurenders for the a new amp.
While excited for the new amp, I may later regret for selling out both aurenders, but I also want to try a new amp while trying out dCS’ internal renderer.
what amp are you looking for?
and congrats -the Rossini Apex is a huge step forward from Bartok’s SQ!
I am intersted in mbl and pass amps~
I concur.
I didn’t regret my decision to buy it.
I would be very surprised if you regret it.
I am very happy with my Rossini APEX.
Try to audition the amp you want to buy at home if possible, I tried a Moon 860A V2 but with the high gain of that amp (31dB) it was difficult to keep the Rossini volume control in the correct range with 2V/6V output. Also tried a Mola Mola Perca, with that amp (gain can be switched between 22 and 28 dB) the volume control on my Rossini perfectly stays in the preferred range in my system.
Good point but I have to mention that if 2V or 6V prove too much, all dCS DACs also have the option of 0.2V or 0.6V line outputs.
I will soon demo the rossini apex and mbl n51. From the previous experience, the 6V output of bartok apex was best with or without preamp.
I will see how it goes with n51 integrated amp.
For me only 2V or 6V, the lower ones are not working well in my system