I was thinking of connecting the USB cable directly from the iMac to the DX-5 DSD, as I had previously. Now I'm wondering if it might be preferable to connect USB from a microRendu or ultraRendu that's on the Ethernet. If I replace the microRendu/Codex with the QX-5 in the living room, I can try that microRendu with the DX-5. Some argue that a microRendu is a better source for audio USB than a Mac, that an ultraRendu is even better, and that an ultraRendu with UpTone LS-1 is best. As I recall, I was impressed with the sound of the direct iMac to DX-5 connection.
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