My list:
- Shiit Magni Heresy - I can’t really distinguish it from my Asus SupremeFX motherboard. I keep it because of the volume knob (and as a plus, it stacks beautifully on top of my Microsoft Surface docking station - same width).
- MiniDSP UMIK-1 mic - Still waiting for it to arrive
- Drop H6xx - Not tested here, but many reassuring comments helped.
- F. Toole, Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics... - Still reading...
- Sonos Amp (!!) - Even if the test comments were not very favourable, the digital input measurements seemed to be quite ok. I use this (my second) unit for my desktop (unusual, I know).
- I tested Roon - But finally decided not to continue. I fully exploit a Spotify family plan, and internal opposition would be harsh.
I’m now selecting bookshelves to upgrade my main music listening area (KEF R3? Elac DBR6.2? Burchardt S400? Revel M106? Focal Aria?). I’m not in a hurry ‘cos my current Canton speakers + JBL sub still sound pretty good to me.