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SB duet dig to theta casanova vs transporter dac

i currently use a squeezebox duet digital out to dac in my theta casanova. i am considering a change to the transporter but from what i have read, the digital out will be little upgrade if any. i am wondering if the dac in the transporter will be better than the dac in my theta. things have changed quite a bit since the casanova was developed and i would guess the dacs in less expensive pieces outperform dacs from earlier 2000's by a large margin. the other option would be getting a different dac and keeping my duet. thoughts on how to improve my digital source in the most efficient way would be greatly appreciated.
richard_stacy

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audiogalore
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I have a similar question about the whole bit/sample rate issues. First off hand what is the purpose having a DAC that up samples files to 24/192. I understand Richard frustration and suggest if you are not listening to HI-RES than I would not change the Theta DAC if you are only ripping CD @ 16/44.1 you only need a media player such as ITUNES/AIFF and keep it simple. The future is definitely musical server and red book cd will eventually die. I think at present however there are still have allot of holes and many improvements needing to be address with "the next Digital Generation".
IMO seat back enjoy your present system and let the dust settle before investing allot of time and money.
audiogalore
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I do agree with 2chlben, if you want a musical server upgrade the new PS Audio PWD with the down the road I2S bridge to interface outside and help eliminate jitter, looks like it holds great promises and also from the articles researched seem to be in the right direction with much more improvements to come.
I know how temping it is in this passionate hobby of our the desire gets bigger than our pockets. A bit pricey and we all know as we speak changes are being made that is why I still would suggest as previously discussed holding off until the dust settles.
Enjoy music
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