Opus 21 vs. Mac Mini with Wavelength USB DAC


I currentlly own the Opus 21 and am VERY happy. I have 2,000+ CD's though. I am really thinking of getting a Mac Mini and a Wavelength USB DAC and using that as my source. What are your thoughts in terms of sound quality?

Today, I heard a Mac Mini using a ARC USB DAC compared to the ARC top of the line CDP and thought that the Mac Mini system did some things better.

Your thoughts?

Thanks,
jtwrace
jtwrace

Showing 1 response by ejlif

I compared the Wavelength Cosecant V2 with CD players from Ayre (D-1xe) and Audio Aero (capitole mk 2) I found that the Ayre had the slightest edge in sound on the Cosecant but the convenience of having all your music far outweighed the advantage in sound. Since I have upgraded my Cosecant DAC to the MHDT labs Paradisea +, the best part is the Paradisea only costs 600 new, compared to the Cosecant at 3500.

With a library of that many CDs you will love having it all stored and ready for playback instead of hunting for something to put in your CD player.