I don't have any problem believing that an active linestage can be less colored than a passive one. Passive electronics need to get their mojo from somewhere, and without the additional electrons, it seems to me they're MORE likely to be colored.
The minidac doesn't really have single ended outputs, unless you count the horrid sounding minijack.
The CEC DA53 is a pretty good balanced dac with USB input.
The cable doesn't change the warranty status. You can even send them back without a cable.
And replacing the cable before getting an amp is amazingly stupid.
I sent her that very question on facebook. She didn't like how she was acting in the germania debacle, so she took a step back from the forums, and went out and found real life things to do.
I don't think home depot inspired my remodel
And even post remodel I was more able to afford my house in alaska than my house in PA...I miss that house...
It took 4 months and cost me $80k. Of which I got $20k back. But it was so worth it while we were there. I miss that kitchen. Granite, separate fridge and freezer, bosch dishwasher, maple cabinets, cooktop, double oven, and everything right where I wanted it.