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| Classe SSP-800 - Time to move on? I only have a single source in my home theater (Panny UB900), which sits next to my projector and has dual-outs. I run a very short HDMI to the projector and a long HDMI run carrying only the audio to my Pre-pro. I suppose most people have at leas... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Matt, sort of a shame you've introduced more variables by moving around. Had been looking forward to impressions of the Mystique v3 DAC. Hopefully, you can compare redbook and hi-res PCM to DaVinci. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Davinci2 has R2R for PCM and separate conversion (FPGA?) for DSD, right? How about the Boulder 2120 as far as D/A conversion?How does the latest PS Audio and Playback Designs Sonoma compare with each other and to the very top of the hi-end? I can'... | |
| CARY SLP05 - tube configuration? I’m running balanced to balanced, so I’ll need six 6SN7. Should the tubes be purchased in matched pairs for the Left/Right?I’m not interested in frequent tube rolling, so I’m hoping there’s a high quality NOS or new production option which deliver... | |
| CARY SLP05 - tube configuration? Hi- is this NOS rectifier a decent upgrade over the stock? Approx market value if condition is good?Mullard (for Zenith) GZ34 5AR4 1969 UKMy SLP-05 had a problem with the left channel, but it was intermittent. Gave up for several months and put my... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD There is not a "king of all CD player". Please be considerate. This is an epic thread. Read it over a few days.-Josh | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Matt - looking forward to your thoughts on the DaVinci. Playback Designs has a new "Dream series" coming which will include an SACD transport with integrated Syrah server (MPT-8) and a new DAC (MPD-8). Will be out of my price range, but this is th... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Nice sales pitch, Al. No reason for me to doubt claims about SGM 2015, but one of these days pricing audio gear for the luxury spenders must end. Competition is heating up. Computer parts are cheap.Don't take it personal. The Antipodes was priced ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Jh901- the short answer is, yes. The better recording make a huge difference! Even if still "just" at 16/44. Thanks, Matt. Sorry to hear about DAVE! Just to be more clear, I was referring to mastering quality. A great recording can be ruined if... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Matt, you mentioned that your digital listening is about 85% redbook. Briefly, do you invest any time into the mastering quality of a given album (as issued on CD or PCM file)? | |
| Lampizator Atlantic? Is the "chipless DSD" section of the Atlantic considered R2R? I'd thought that R2R only applied to PCM. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Guys, I have to believe that the new Lampi Atlantic is in the mix. PCM is handled R2R while DSD, as I understand it, utilizes the proprietary passive method used in GG (no FPGA or off the shelf chip). | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Matt- why have you ruled out Playback Designs Merlot DAC? Have Andreas Koch's products fallen behind or is the price for performance not in line with today's market? | |
| Redbook Keeps Surprising Is there a moderator we can reach out to? Pretty clear that a warning is far overdue.Why on earth would any of you ditch your physical discs? You might need a back-up. Further, it's fairly obvious that ripping and selling is wrong.As for redboo... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD ^Ugh. I'm having gear problems too.Anyhow, anyone have their eye on the EC Designs Mosaic T?Also, would the new DAC from Playback Designs be completely outclassed by the ODSE and others under discussion in this thread?-Josh |