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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Guido - The Overdrive can select between 3 digital filters and preemphasis. There is no upsampling. This allows one to feed a really low jitter digital signal and get the full benefits.I have heard the effects of non-apodizing filters and other cu... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? Remember when CD spinners were a bust? It was not that long ago. They have gotten a LOT better just over the last 5 years. Many of them are simply computer audio inside too. These tend to sound the best has deliver the lowest jitter.Same thing wil... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? Cerrot - USB stands for "universal Serial Bus". Not limited to disk drives. When are you going to give up this stupid quest? You obviously don't have a clue as to the latest technology and how good it is.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Is computer audio a bust? "My cables do a staggering 4 pico/farads per foot of capacitance, what does you cables do?"Got that beat. My own cables are 3.8pF/foot. I agree that this makes a big difference, but so does the silver metallurgy. Just as important if not more.Stev... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Audiolabyrinth - the problem with trying to evaluate D/A chips by listening to different DAC implementations is the following:Some D/A chips, like Op-Amps, require a bit more babying in the power delivery in order to deliver the goods. If the same... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Alex is of course in competition with me and throwing disparagements where possible. He knows I'm reading this too.The theory behind my D/A conversion is to approximate a NOS DAC, with no digital filtering at all because this sounds best, period. ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Regarding acoustic treatments: I consider the absorbing side panels the #1 priority. Put a mirror on the side walls if you have them and when you see the tweeters from the listening position this is where you put them. I recommend the absorbing pa... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Matt - I actually offered my USB interface module to a couple of big manufacturers. It was not cheap, but not overly expensive either. They were too cheap to even try one. They are pinching pennies trying to eek out as much profit as possible. Tho... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD "Steve, as we both know, S/PDIF is a very jittery interface when it comes to a Master Clock recovery."Alex - That used to be the case, but with the latest receiver chips, good transformers, good circuit design/layout and a good 75 ohm cable, it is... | |
| Computer vs CD/SACD discs If you are not computer literate or don't want to take the time and effort to optimize a computer, just get one of the superb servers from Antipodes audio in New Zealand. Best sounding server you can buy IME. Then add your favorite USB DAC or a US... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD "In other words the Roland may crush the ODSE on SPDIF were as the ODSE sounds better due to it's USB implementation.."I seriously doubt it. My S/PDIF is one of the best out there. If you drive it with my Off-Ramp 5, it is very close to the intern... | |
| Chord Hugo ? I guess the SB will only work with the Qute DAC. My new Power Block will work with the Hugo. It will be out with my Off-Ramp 6 later this year.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Chord Hugo ? Want to make a Hugo sound really great?Add this:http://www.empiricalaudio.com/products/short-blockWorks for the Qute as well. Qute also benefits from a power supply upgrade.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Is computer audio a bust? I have a LOT of customers comparing USB cables. Some have had literally 10 of them. The best one currently reported is the TotalDAC USB cable/filter.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Move from Analog to a Digital System The Sony server is quite excellent for the money, however I would look elsewhere for the amps/preamp and speakers.If you want a stellar sounding system that is simple to use and not stupid-expensive, I would go with the Sony server, a good tube pr... |