gakman OP So now having to shift gears, can you guys offer me thoughts on DAC’s (would like to stay under $1500)
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Thoughts on using the DAC in my oppo 205 with a CD Transport.
Hello,
I have been somewhat disappointed with the Redbook CD playback using my oppo 205. It's not that it always sounds bad, sometimes it actually sounds quite nice. I would say my biggest complaint is the lack of micro details, the light cymbal taps and other fine background sounds that make music so enjoyable.
Since I can input a digital source to the oppo (Optical, Coaxial, or USB) and use the SABRE 32 DAC inside, I've been thinking of trying a CD Transport. Possibly the Audiolab 7000CDT. My system consists of the Simaudio Moon 600i integrated amp driving Focal L&R Utopia Be loudspeakers.
My question is, would this arrangement provide me improved (and or) more detailed sound than I'm currently getting?
Thank you for your thoughts and knowledge!
Gary
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DAC Comparison. Vermeer2 ($20k). Denafrips Ares ($2k), COS D1V2 ($3k), MSB Analog DAC ($5k), APL HiFi DSD MR ($13k) https://youtu.be/8SyfQnE1ghc?si=n9ZPVt0axZQ7a7rk To my ears, APL sounds bit clearer than others. But APL sounds still veiled and bright. And I can’t bare to listen any above DAC for 1 minute. Their sounds just hurt my ears. Simply, separate DACs can’t sound clean. Some say YT sound comparison video isn’t true. Really? Then why Mike's voices are clean/clear while DACs' sounds are unlistenable. Microphone can’t lie. Also, listen my voice and WT-95 sound below. If APL is $13k, how much is WT-95? Regardless of price, WT-95 is a forever masterpiece. Alex/Wavetouch audio |
I don't understand what you mean. I was saying all separate DACs sound veiled and distorted and the proof is the video in my last post. Alex/Wavetouch |