Several years ago I could perceive a slight difference. My hearing has taken a dive in the last few years so I am not going to pose as a Golden Ears any longer
Native DSD versus DoP
How big of a deal should it be to ensure one has true native DSD capabilities in their digital front end? Case example: I have a Lumin U2 Mini and a Denafrips Pontus 15th (out to McIntosh C53 and MC312, B&W 702 S3, REL t/7x). I am thrilled with the SQ and I am really enjoying downloaded DSD playback. I am just curious - would anyone suggest that I can match or beat this SQ with a non-native-DSD-capable DAC? I mean, for a comparable price?
I play SACDs on an MCT500 to the DA2 in the C53. Would anyone suggest I can get better SQ running SPDIF to a separate DAC?
P.S. If you think my speakers are a weak link, that's fine. Assume I upgrade them, does that change your answer?