Especially with the tailored made i2se connector, I try it with XLO Limited Edition digital cable. I must say, the XLO is not the winner. But i save USD 1'000.- when selling the XLO out while the built in connector from Sonic give a much smoother, silky and better soundstage. Now it seems I find the right system. XLO Limited Edition Balance Solid Steel 5.5 stands for all.
Sounds are wonderful, deepth and rich.
I may change the power cord for the Power 2 by MainStream of VDH soonest since I feel the Cardas restrict parts of the power and making sounds too much sweetish. None so far. The Audio Research gear I have used never seemed to satisfy me. To my ears It sounded almost like bad solid state gear. SF gear has a reputation of being very linear but somewhat dry sounding.