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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Paul79 - I generally build my AES cables from a Belden cable that is 110 ohms. If you wanted to try one, I could build one for you. Cost is $150 for 4 footer. Email me.Thanks,Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Another DAC to consider is the Chord. Even the Qute with my Dynamo power supply and Short-Block USB filter is really great sounding.As for digital interfaces, the problem with USB is variability with the computer software. I think there will be le... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD "He was telling me that USB sucks as a connection and that AES is the best if you find a DAC that has it and that their 5k unit uses a BNC s/p diff connection."USB sucks if the design is poor, just like anything else that is poorly designed."He sa... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD USB has an embedded clock, just like S/PDIF. It is used in Async interfaces only to capture the data. It is then reclocked to the S/PDIF or I2S interface. Backchannel handshake insures there is no overrun.March availability of SX is about right.St... | |
| SONOS CONNECT Mattmiller - the Sonos needs a reclocker like the Synchro-Mesh in order to sound really good.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I don't have any measurement data on these other DACs or clocks."What happens with the computer clock (MacMini) when connected via USB to the ODSE? Does the ODSE clock override the Mac's?"Yes, the USB interface clock in the ODSE overrides the Mac ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Most of these clock inputs are word-clock only, which is simply a bad idea. The Overdrive already has I2S input, which includes word-clock, bit clock and master clock. I am already using this with my Off-Ramp and soon my new Interchange network re... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Matt - I'm not worried. SX slays them all.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Digital PCM TOSLINK out from a TV to a DAC Synchro-Mesh reclocker will improve the sound quality of these a LOT. See:http://www.empiricalaudio.com/products/synchro-meshhttp://www.empiricalaudio.com/news-and-reviews/synchro-mesh30-day money-back, less shippingSteve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Matt - just got the new Duelund and Jupiter caps to try. Building a new version of the XMOS USB module. Diamond knob looks really nice.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| I need help with this please. The Yamaha will not be magically transformed by changing speakers, so forget that. The Peachtree I have heard at Newport show and it's quite good. Another option is to get the Sony HAP-Z1ES. The Sony delivers the SQ and has a decent DAC. The Sony ... | |
| Computer Audio for Dummies You will need a DAC for decent sound quality. Start with something less expensive like a Concero or metrum octave. Drive it with a good USB cable like an audioquest diamond or coffee. USB cable should be 1.5-9 feet long, no shorter or longer.Start... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? The only server that delivers the same SQ for wav and FLAC files that I have heard is the Antipodes. Lots of intelligent S/W customization in that server to optimize SQ.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Any DAC comparable to my Linn Akurate CD ? If you like the Linn, they why not just add an Off-Ramp 5 and use this to get USB input to S/DIF coax to your Linn?The OR5 will sound better than 99% of USB interfaces on other DACs anyway.You can further improve the SQ of the OR5 by replacing the... | |
| SONOS CONNECT The first connect usually requires hard wiring. You add a bridge to get wireless on additional connects.Steve NEmpirical Audio |