The PreDac is balanced design with XLR connections. I’m not exactly sure how that translates sonically but I think it helps. Also I do utilize the internal dac which I attribute to the improvement in sound. I do need a streamer though as I am using my laptop currently. I hooked up my son’s bluesound node (newest version) and it did improve the sound. My next upgrade. You have a nice setup though.
Agreed. I had the Nova 300 and upgraded to the Gan400 with the PreDac. The soundstage opened up noticeably. It’s very nice unit. I was just curious in your setup since your still using the Nova 300 as your preamp.