david_ten
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| If you still spin CD's their is a reference level Transport for reasonable money There is a used Rockna in Houston. Might be worth the drive there to listen to it in person. I doubt many used options come up. | |
| Relative component value to overall SQ. @douglas_schroeder +1, a step above dead on arrival. : )@n80 There are true gems of posts in this thread. There is nothing "obtuse" or a "hem or haw" about them. I appreciate your appreciation of the replies. | |
| If you still spin CD's their is a reference level Transport for reasonable money Denafrips Terminator 6Moons Blue Moon Award 2017: "A 'Budget-Priced' True Reference DAC"Perhaps the word 'Reference' isn't important....BTW, the DAC in his stable for the comparison was the Formula and not the La Scala. Let's continue what you quo... | |
| Relative component value to overall SQ. I'm in the camp eschewing percent allocations.My advice is to start with the component that has brought you to the point of entry. The one that fascinates you, the one you fell in love with, the one you find yourself drawn to, or the one that is p... | |
| Relative component value to overall SQ. Many great posts above. I especially like the pair of posts by @douglas_schroeder and the one by @teo_audio | |
| Relative component value to overall SQ. The power side has been left out. | |
| Relative component value to overall SQ. Let’s assume that the CDP, DAC, streamer, server or TT are delivering an optimal signal of an optimal recording to the system."Optimal" ...A non-starter, since a "Beginner / Newbie" is way, way more likely to get this wrong than say that componen... | |
| If you still spin CD's their is a reference level Transport for reasonable money I think that components like the Rockna, MSB Select DAC II, Aqua Formula, etc., try to be as transparent as possible, while the Terminator tries to impose a specific sound on the signal it receives.And how do you know this? You have said you woul... | |
| If you still spin CD's their is a reference level Transport for reasonable money @lordcloud All of our gear is 'voiced' as it is designed by humans, most of whom (one hopes all) listen to their products through development to commercial release.I have over a year of deep experience with this DAC. With multiple changes in amp... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Sail Away - Randy Newman | |
| If you still spin CD's their is a reference level Transport for reasonable money @lordcloud The Denafrips Terminator accomplishes the difficult and rare feat of being both transparent and musical. | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Pink Moon - Nick Drake. Perfect pairing with my Christmas Standing Rib Roast leftovers for lunch today. : ) | |
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| Whats playing on your system today? King's College Choir of Cambridge Rotating through a few of their Christmas albums of the 136 primary albums on Tidal. | |
| Whats playing on your system today? What Happened to Television? - Greyboy Allstars |