and it really got me thinking about why Source 1st advocates have such a hard time convincing the rest of us....
When I upgraded my Naim CD5i to a Naim CD5x with FlatCap-2x power supply, the difference was jaw dropping. This upgrade alone had more impact than upgrading my integrated amp to separates. However, there's no need for me to convince anyone on a source first approach, go audition several Naim CD Players from the CD5i to the CDX2 with XPS2 and you'll quickly understand for yourself.

Or go audition a Rega Planar 3 versus a Linn LP12 with a quality tonearm and power supply, you'll quickly appreciate a source first approach, and begin to understand why Naim, Linn, Cyrus and the likes have always taken this philosophy. You've clearly read all the praise regarding all of these CD Players, but why comment without first listening and making your own judgment