Worth mentioning the copious number of reports over the years stating how transparent the ADC appeared to be with decent material. I'm sure they don't suddenly become worthless just because the kit has aged. I'm sure most of the reports will have as much integrity now as they did then even if people have reassessed their views on how transparent is transparent by more listening experiences.

Meridian owner since 1992
Prime & PSU, Focal Elear headphones, Roon (ROCK 8Gi5 NUC), Explorer 1 & 2, F80. 200/203, various Sonos (via Roon).