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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Thanks for the data Guido. I did not realize that this dac has been out since 2011. Looks as if it uses some older chipsets which is interesting. Like most digital pieces, images of the internals are underwhelming and scorn was heaped on the it by... | |
| Jeff Rowland Aeris DAC : my experience So, its over a year since this review. Current thoughts? | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD What is the price tag of the Aeris and does it do DSD?Matt, has your bias shifted towards SS sonics occurred for any particular reason? There is an ocean of difference between Tenor and SS class D. The real problem with with your current paradigm ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD The focus of my system has always been to achieve decays and harmonic structures. Sacrificing things like the ultimate in resolution and bass extension were done to get the 3D magic. That's the shizzle and what's missing from most digital...So I'm... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Mitch2, an acquaintance (who is in the "industry" and has had a ton of dacs through his system) recently acquired a $200 dac out of China called the WEILIANG DAC5 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAC-decoder-AK4399-WM8805-Coaxial-optical-input-Assembled-b... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD This is not happening fast enough... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD 4orreal, I think the Phasure tends to get excluded due to its cumbersome setup requirements. Also, did you see the recent computer audiophile shootout. It was bested by the Killer dac and PBD depending on the listener....Hifial, I thought you were... | |
| New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house nothing yet.... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Agear, ya can't use the OffRamp with my Romulus CD player. If I were using a computer, the OR would be a must have.I know that. :/Your system link vaporized....???I'm actually starting to get nervous about posting my results. ;) I'll just say it l... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD The problem with DACs is that the field continues to evolve rapidly and whatever you choose is likely to depreciate precipitously. Compared to most other component categories, it's hard to choose a DAC for the long haul and have it hold up.Isn't t... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I would not believe it if not for my recent experience. I had an Apple 2009 mini with Mojo Audio power supply, large SSD drive, all the software mods, and the improvement was the single biggest audio upgrade I had ever made.Bill, I thought you sol... | |
| New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house Mattnshilp, bravo! | |
| New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house That's kool Fred. I have heard good things about Wells and was looking at their amps in the not too distant past. Speakers? | |
| Worlds best DAC Dvavc, I will let you know in about 2-3 months when I get it. I agree about LPs, but I would like to own both to allow access to music I enjoy. I too have been scratching around for a "miracle dac" as you say. We will see. I was eyeballing the Rei... | |
| New Lampizator Level 4/ Version 4 DAC in the house I would be interested in discussing but do not want to sidetrack this Lampizator thread.Agreed. It is an interesting topic and worth researching as things evolve at a high rate of speed (just like computers....) |