Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD


Hi All.

Putting together a reference level system.
My Source is predominantly standard 16/44 played from a MacMini using iTunes and Amarra. Some of my music is purchased from iTunes and the rest is ripped from standard CD's.
For my tastes in music, my high def catalogues are still limited; so Redbook 16/44 will be my primary source for quite some time.

I'm not spending DCS or MSB money. But $15-20k retail is not out of the question.

Upsampling vs non-upsampling?
USB input vs SPDIF?

All opinions welcome.

And I know I need to hear them, but getting these ultra $$$ DAC's into your house for an audition ain't easy.

Looking for musical, emotional, engaging, accurate , with great dimension. Not looking for analytical and sterile.
mattnshilp
Gracias Nadimjaber. Mi espanol es muy malo, pero yo tengo un EMC1UP especial mk 3 por dos anos en 2016/2017. Me gusto mucho pero no necesito con mi musica computadora. Y el Yggdrasil es una DAC muy bueno por la moneda, pero no es mejor de otras dac’s en este conversation. Gracias!!!
Hmmmmm. I used to be able to pop into this thread and quickly catch up. I wish my family told me to take Spanish over French.  At least I got a C in French. 🤨

De acuedo Matt.

Yggy se da muy alta rendimeinto, pero no es de altissima calidad en mi juicio. Por ejemplo, a mi me gusta mas qualquiera Lampi Dac.


Ademas, mi amigo viene de escuchar (durante una semana como demo) el nuevo Pacific, y me a dicho que es una verdadera bomba! Totalmente mejor que mi "Gloden Gate". Que tristeza para mi.

Wisnon, I’d be happy to hear a Golden Gate or Pacific I’m my system!!! Can you arrange it??? 😇