I have a fully modded Bidat with the 2004 level including BlackGates. Simply stunning for digital playback. Allows me to enjoy at least 80 to 90% of my CD collection like never before.. The other 10 to 20% are done so poorly, you know that if they sound good on a system, then there is some sort of compromise for the rest of your collection.
This modded Bidat walks that fine line between warmth, detail, top & bottom frequency extension, neutrality, transparency, resolution, musicality, smoothness etc etc. I no longer do any critical listening. I just enjoy.
I got a good deal on it and was pleasantly suprised to see one go for $3K used last year.
A better transport does help this Dac, like any other, but is not super critical because of Meitner's C-Lock system.
This modded Bidat walks that fine line between warmth, detail, top & bottom frequency extension, neutrality, transparency, resolution, musicality, smoothness etc etc. I no longer do any critical listening. I just enjoy.
I got a good deal on it and was pleasantly suprised to see one go for $3K used last year.
A better transport does help this Dac, like any other, but is not super critical because of Meitner's C-Lock system.