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DAC for 16/44 only

I currently use a Musical Fidelity V-DAC to process the signal from my Squeezebox Classic (v3). If I'm only ever going to listen to 16/44 Redbook rips (in Apple Lossless format), what DAC can you suggest that might/would sound better that the MF?

I don't to waste anyone's time, so if this has been talked about elsewhere, please feel free to simply point me in that direction.

Thanks,
Mark
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ballywho OP
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I've read your comments on this DAC in some other threads and appreciate you commenting on this one! I remember the HIFICRITIC testing. It was what pushed me in the direction of it in the first place. They said it had the lowest jitter of any device they had ever tested (or something insane like that).

Anyhow, the DAC is currently battery-powered, so I figure I'm set as far as power goes. I'm using DH Labs D-75 for connectivity between the SB3 and the V-DAC, but would be willing to audition various cables (although $1500 cabling, of any sort, will simply never happen).

Thanks for your input. I very much appreciate it.

Cheers,
Mark
ballywho OP
134 posts
 
Some folks think that upsampling - that is, adding resolution that isn't there in the first place - is ultimately to the detriment of the original content. That said, does anyone think that a NOS DAC of some sort might prove better than the V-DAC if I'm never processing anything higher than 16/44? I suppose I'm just curious about the sound of a device that will retain the original signal.

Thanks again,
Mark
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