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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

Hi All.

Putting together a reference level system.
My Source is predominantly standard 16/44 played from a MacMini using iTunes and Amarra. Some of my music is purchased from iTunes and the rest is ripped from standard CD's.
For my tastes in music, my high def catalogues are still limited; so Redbook 16/44 will be my primary source for quite some time.

I'm not spending DCS or MSB money. But $15-20k retail is not out of the question.

Upsampling vs non-upsampling?
USB input vs SPDIF?

All opinions welcome.

And I know I need to hear them, but getting these ultra $$$ DAC's into your house for an audition ain't easy.

Looking for musical, emotional, engaging, accurate , with great dimension. Not looking for analytical and sterile.
mattnshilp

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musicmann1
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Have you listened to the SONUS FABER OLYMPIC 111 ? Have not heard it my self, but a lot of favorable on line comments. The port is located on the side of the speaker, (not the rear), so it might be an option. Not to expensive either (15k I believe).

CHEERS.....
musicmann1
96 posts
 
Yes their flagship (EVIDENCE PLATINUM) are a great speaker. They can pretty much do it all.
musicmann1
96 posts
 
TOO bad you cant consider the flagship DYNA AUDIO EVIDENSE PLATINUM (due to its rear ports ). They are truly a remarkable design. Only 8.5 inches in width, but standing 76 inches tall, they totally disappear in the room, when properly implemented. The dual Esotar tweeters are very clean, and airy sounding with ZERO fatigue factor (no shout at all).
Cheers.......
musicmann1
96 posts
 
Didn't realize the DYNA AUDIO CONSEQUENCE ULTIMATE was 95k MSRP (the EVIDENSE PLATINUMS are 85k MSRP). At any rate I am sure its a superb speaker. You probably just need to play with room placement a little more.

Cheers........
musicmann1
96 posts
 
Another speaker you might want to consider is the KARMA ELEGANCE DB 11 S, 55K MSRP, I believe. Reasonably efficient and is supposed to be a very wide band speaker with a full, rich mid band. I believe the port comes out the bottom, although not sure on this. There is a new review in the latest ABSOLUTE SOUND.

Cheers.......
musicmann1
96 posts
 
Not sure how the feet on the Consequence attach, however if they screw on, you might want to try some STILLPOINT ULTRA 5;S and try slanting the speaker slightly back, so that the bottom of the speaker is slightly elevated (slanted) toward your ears. There may be some interference going on with the floor and the two drivers that are closest to the floor. Just a thought.......
Cheers..
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