Feel free to compare the following files:
1. Original CD rip:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0PU5LO5jVjfTUdrMGtRRkZuZkk
2. microRendu/LPS-1 digital output:
HQPlayer (no DSP) on music server -> microRendu/LPS-1 -> AR-T Legato USB-to-spdif -> Tascam DA-3000 spdif input
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0PU5LO5jVjfUUFxcGs3TDFlclU
3. Phasure Mach II digital output:
XXHighEnd (no DSP) on Phasure Mach II -> AR-T Legato USB-to-spdif -> Tascam DA-3000 spdif input
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0PU5LO5jVjfU1NkMXhWZTVUd1k
I won't bias anyone's opinion by giving my thoughts... just yet. Enjoy!
Mani.