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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
09-21-15: MattnshilpThe Isis is settling in nicely. It is showing me a massive soundstage that is deep, wide, tall and all around amazing; one of the best I have heard. Instruments within the soundstage are properly placed with the correct presenc... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I think they should start to breathe more after a few days.... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt, are you using points underneath the Isis? 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
It's not so much about age related maturity but burnout with the hobby. I have older friends or friends with hearing loss who tend to favor speakers that sizzle. That aside, the Isis does extend out to 40kHz so not much is "theoretically" missing.... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
09-20-15: Mattnshilp....but the speaker has a sound that clearly grabs people from the hallway and says " come in and sit. Relax and take a break from the insanity of high fi and let me play you some music." I can say that the more I listen to the... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
To be honest, that sounds like my cup of tea. I have a lot of bank friends in Charlotte who like big dollar Cabs from Cali that kick you in the balls. I prefer a more earthy, subtle Bordeaux. Bob says Trenner is something to buy when you are done ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Isis report? 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
The Tenor's are pretty see through so I would be surprised if this was a source issue. Furthermore, Steve Nugent uses a modded mini and am swears by it. His dac has a built reclocket so that is another ripple... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Another potential issue is the the Esotar tweeter is notorious for being uber revealing and pointy under the wrong conditions.... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I do agree with Paul that your source needs to be upgraded given the caliber of your system, but its not the source of the current problem. Guido's suggestion is a good one: put a dense piece of carpeting at the first reflection point on the floor... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Who cares about JBL....Isis set up? 
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Good deal.... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
The Everest speakers are huge. Yeow.Matt, Isis set up? 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
09-16-15: Cusco69Hi All,I'm getting a little disillusioned here, thought I was reading the wrong thread.Was it not about the best dac for redbook?Sorry guys for pouring cold waterRaymondRaymond, when Matt goes off his meds, his mentation tends to ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
09-14-15: AbedirovMatt, it is strange that Lampi people are not willing to give you GG to try given the vast popularity of your thread. I look forward to your impressions of the Lite 7, but I do not think it can compete with the other great DACs y...