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| Best way to output hi res files to DAC? Larrybou wrote:"Since SQ isn't critical given the raw digital output, what would be the best most cost effective way to go?"That raw digital output can give even better results than a CD player or transport, provided you use the right equipment. I... | |
| Apple TV - 44.1 kHz output Mcelgo - There are lots of reclocking DACs, but the reclockers in those DACs are not of this quality, so the result is usually disappointing. A good reclocker like the SM can take the sound quality from harsh and fatiguing and change it to smooth,... | |
| Apple TV - 44.1 kHz output It may be that the ATV resamples the data since it is also a video device.You can get hi-res from the ATV by adding a Synchro-Mesh, which also reduces jitter significantly. The output is 24/96 in the standard version or optionally 44.1. The ATV an... | |
| USB power supply? Power supplies are the most important part of any audio system and this is what sets apart really live sounding systems. The source is also extremely important. The USB data should have no errors and low jitter. A fast-reacting, low-noise supply i... | |
| Audiophilleo vs Empirical audio offramp The current power supply upgrade for the OR5 is the DYNAMO. This supply is AC powered and Hynes-regulator based. Sells for $699.00. Many customers say that the power supply is a bigger upgrade than the OR5 or the Synchro-Mesh makes.The other signi... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD AudioL - I am one guy, so I usually come out with one new product each year. Sometimes its just a USB module upgrade or a new clock module that can be applied to existing products. The Off-Ramp has gone through 6 generations now over about 8 years... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Guido - DSD support will be in this future DAC and supported by the D/A chip. It will not be called Overdrive however.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD William has nothing up on me. We are not colleagues either. He has no rights to use the Empirical Audio brand.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Guido - supporting DSD would require a complete redesign of the SX DAC, including a new D/A chip. It makes more sense to put it in a completely new design that uses a chip that supports this. I am not a real proponent of DSD anyway, but I will mak... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD AudioL - no, I used to offer a tube DAC. This one will have a similar SS output stage to my SX DAC, but direct-coupled. This means it does not have coupling caps and is not class-A.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Matt - the Overdrive SX will not support DSD. DSD will likely be supported in a new less-expensive DAC I have planned. It will probably not have XLR outs or volume control, but the plan is that it will be DC-coupled.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Digital Processor That Are Great Matches 4 Tubes? Fullrun - I actually have an Overdrive SE customer that wants to upgrade to the more expensive SX version, so I will have a trade-in available in the near future. I could let this go for $5500.00.The demo Overdrive SE will only be in NJ at the Dag... | |
| Computer Audio Yes, DBpoweramp compares to Accurate Rip if this is enabled.I have done FLAC, AIFF and ALAC to .wav comparisons at shows for probably 7 years now. Its easy to hear the compression effect of these, even on a show system. Why do they do this? I can ... | |
| Digital Processor That Are Great Matches 4 Tubes? Fullrun - The Overdrive SE pretty much beats all comers. I have a demo unit that you can audition with a deposit. It is at Dagogo in NJ right now, but could easily be shipped direct to you. It also has the Final Drive transformer buffers with it. ... | |
| Computer Audio I'll second the re-ripping with dbpoweramp. If you can put up with the inconvenience, ripping tracks to .wav files will yield the best sound quality results. You may lost some tags and album art though.Steve N.Empirical Audio |