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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
This also is a very highly regarded R2R Ladder dac, and it uses my fav PCM1704 Multibit dac chips. http://www.ch-precision.com/products/c1 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Here's a review on one of the mid range models, just look at those discrete Vishay ladder networks, yumm!!http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/totaldac3/1.html 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Mattnshilp"Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD" If you want this and have deep pockets then go with one of these discrete ladder dacs, flagship over $40Khttp://www.totaldac.com/full_totaldac-eng.htmCheers George 
What's your "diminishing returns" preamp choice?
Whatever Ralph, believe what you want. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Oops, sorry not that link this link.http://vasiltech.narod.ru/files.htm 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Here are some R2R ladder Mutibit Dac chips, my favourite the PCM1704K PCM51PCM52PCM53PCM54PCM55PCM56PCM58P-engPCM58P-japPCM60PPCM63PPCM64PPCM67PCM69PCM1700PCM1701PCM1702PCM1704TDA1540-SigneticsTDA1540PTDA1541TDA1541A-R1-S1TDA1541A-R1-S1-S2Here is ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
PS: Please don't everyone hit the above link at once, you may take Vass's server out.Cheers George 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
07-21-15: Jh901R-2R ladder:MSB DAC V totaldac d1-twelve Which of these other DACs are R2R ladder? It takes time and you have to look at what is using what dac chip. To gain some insight here is the greatest collection of what uses what in CDP and ... 
What's your "diminishing returns" preamp choice?
Both! You can't see the forest through the trees? These are both in reference to a source with a weak tube output stage, geeeeish!!And don't even come into play if the source has a good low solid state output impedance. Cheers George 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Guidocorona if I could chime in while your waiting for Coli's answer. I find with Redbook cd, all the Direct Stream ones I've listened too are too relaxed/smooth and uninvolving, much the same as 1 bit, bitstream, delta sigma and ESS type dacs. Yo... 
What's your "diminishing returns" preamp choice?
Your putting words into my mouth Ralph.I said if you listen to a passive up full and the level is loud enough for you, you do not miss out on anything, as the transients are not smothered even when they're full up.Passives sound just the same down... 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
I believe it has all that's needed to power the Lightspeed (is that right Grannyring?) even the cable I believe is correct, 2.1mm plug with positive being centre.And the Lightspeed works with 9vdc to 18vdc. If you order don't forget to tell them y... 
Best Pass Labs Amp with B&W 800 Diamonds?
Mimskev hi, look at the phase (dashed) v Impedance (solid) at 60hz 4ohm, this is where the two meet, now this is not a 4ohm load, it could be as low as 1ohm and this is where the bass power/control is required. Also up high at 8khz.http://www.ster... 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
Yeah a few now have really liked the TeraDak power supply, good value for what you get $44!!!!, just the chassis would cost me that.http://www.ab-system.hk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=64Good to see someone else likes DHT SE tran... 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
Hi Grannyring, good to see your still loving the Lightspeed Attenuator. It would be nice to get a "sound" difference comparison between the standard wall wart v battery v Teradak power supply. As my a/b's with a group of golden ears showed differe...