I got an email overnight... this is the specs for the Uber Expensive Gold Note streamer....
The DS-1000 Evo is the new generation Streamer DAC, designed to reach new frontiers of digital audio experience: it represents the pinnacle of high-end digital sources.
www.goldnote.it
Notice what it says..
Streaming is as easy as pressing play on Tidal thanks to Tidal Connect, or simply connecting your computer with a USB cable – no audio file will be a problem, supporting MQA, PCM (up to 32bit/384kHz) and DSD (up to DSD512).
I think this is what is missing in the Ultra... an input USB to serve as a sound card to a computer or mobile device.
@Kblade97 I know that turntable.... hmm... SME with 309? Very nice. It's been a while since I heard one. What is the cartridge?
I'll send you picture of my LP12. But as typical of the LP12, it's an underwhelming show... LP12, Keel, Karousel, Trampolin 2, Lingo, Ekos 2.. I had someone in my house... not an audiophile but who wants to get a turntable for his wife. We listened, he loved it... then I asked him to guess the cost... Even my cost, which took me like 30 years to get to this point, buying used and open stock... He guessed it was like 1000 bucks.
Maybe it's time to get a Mitchel Gyro... now those LOOK fancy!