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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Hoping To hear an updated Emm DAC2X soon as well as a Merging Technologies DAC. The updated DAC2X is supposedly a really nice improvement. Also hoping my MP-64 Memory Player server will be arriving soon. And trying to arrange an audition with the ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
The path to audiophile happiness winds through Upgrade Canyon and past the Cliffs of Overkill!! Lake Lost In The Music is on the other side..... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
** UPDATE **Comparing two world class DAC’s: Boulder 2120 and Light Harmonic Davinci2 You all know my room and system. A dealer. A rep. An audiophile and a manufacturer (all with ears I have come to know and trust, with applied interpretation lol)... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
MikeLavigne - if you can arrange getting an MSB Select II into my room for 2-3 weeks than I would absolutely give it full consideration. Charles1Dad - Same for a uber Pacific Lampy. The room at CAF featuring the Lampy DAC was engaging and enjoyabl... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
At this level, both make toes tap and give that “lost in the music” experience. There’s no bad choice here. Just better choice for me. I listened again this evening, briefly. As much as I think the Boulder is more accurate and refined, I think the... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Agree with all. Have a panel of audiophile and seasoned industry ears joining me tomorrow. I expect a multitude of differing opinions. Lol. Will report.  
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Wow!!!!OK. Light Harmonic Davinci 2 vs Boulder 2120 DAC/server. Both are crazy expensive. The Boulder is crazy expensive times two!!! Both are world class and just amazing. The differences are comparing Ferrari and Lamborghini (Bugatti?) so there ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Ok all. I am at Capital Audiofest 2017. PM me if you are here and interested in hooking up. And I mean that as platonically as it could possibly be meant!!!!! Lol.  
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Guys. Headphone conversations over to my 65 headphone review thread on Head-Fi please. I don’t think these guys dig the Can talk. Mahalo! 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Wow. I just found out there is already an Antipodes DX Gen 3! That’s crazy. Anyone have any experience with it?? 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Hi Steve. I don’t use the Hugo2 on my stereo. Only headphones. It’s sufficient top to bottom using headphones. My stereo system is a different level; and I did try out the Chord DAVE. It was very good but I found its low frequencies couldn hold ul... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Larry:Hanz Zimmer - AbsurdityHanz Zimmer - MombassaSaint Sean - Danse MacabreLadySmith - People Get Ready Yes - Leave ItStimela - Coal TrainNatalie Mechant - The Peppery ManAaron Neville - Everybody Plays the FoolDance of the TumblersMichael Buble... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Steve - I have conspired several dap’s and several portable DAC’s. The Chord Hugo 2 is REALLY good for portable use!!! My iPhone with the Hugo2 and Kennerton Odin’s makes a world class portable audio experience!!!!if interested, I did a comparison... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Steve, the newer Antipodes is excellent but was not the equal of the Aurender N10. I did not run it with any upsampling, which is supposedly it’s best source mechanism. But it requires a computer which defeats the purpose (to me) of a solo server.... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Does anyone know if the new Lampi DAC will be at Capitol Audio Fest??? I’m going all three days. I’d  love to meet up with any thread followers for a drink after the show to talk rooms.