Is it worth going from a

[ethan]

Merantz HD -amp 1 to its Teac equivalent?:

HD-AMP1 | Integrated Amp with USB-DAC |Marantz

The Marantz HD-AMP1 is a powerful digital integrated amplifier with classic elegance and modern connectivity.

www.marantz.com

UD-505 USB DAC Pre-amplifier Silver | D/A-Converter | Amplifiers & Receivers | Audio & HiFi | TEAC Audio

eu.teac-audio.com

 

[Flor_Fina]

RME ADI-2fs @1100ish - technically speaking very little betters it.