I use a bitfrost with uber analog, A peachtree X1 for usb optical from my Mac Mini server. I use Audvirna software on the Mac Mini to manage it. This is fed to a conrad johnson PV12, pass X150.5 to magnepan 3.6 The sound is great. I put all the music files on an extranl drive to the mac Mini.
Best Minimalist DAC?
ooking for a very simple, clean, DAC, best possible SQ, without the bells and whistles, to mate with my MACBOOK "server."
I run an integrated (PASS INT30A), so I don't need the preamp or the rest of the "functionality" of my PSA PWD, which I am moving on from.
I have in mind something very straightforward, like the HRT Streamers, but am willing to spend more for SQ, since this is for my main rig.
How much more not yet determined, but let's say a rough ceiling of 2000 USD, with the possibility of going higher for good sonic reason. Happy to spend less, of course. Used is fine.
Capability for latest high-rez formats desirable, though this is not yet a big part of my audio life.
Thanks for your time.
John
I run an integrated (PASS INT30A), so I don't need the preamp or the rest of the "functionality" of my PSA PWD, which I am moving on from.
I have in mind something very straightforward, like the HRT Streamers, but am willing to spend more for SQ, since this is for my main rig.
How much more not yet determined, but let's say a rough ceiling of 2000 USD, with the possibility of going higher for good sonic reason. Happy to spend less, of course. Used is fine.
Capability for latest high-rez formats desirable, though this is not yet a big part of my audio life.
Thanks for your time.
John
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