mattnshilp
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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD T&A makes awesome stuff. The MP 3100 HV appears to be an SACD/CD Player/DAC that also streams Tidal and such. I don't see Roon ready on its web page/reviews/manual. The dealer who sold me my Davinci 2 is a T&A dealer I'll ask him about th... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD The new Playback Designs DAC series coming out looks really intriguing. The Merlot was excellent. But you can see where budget held him back from bringing it to the next level. A cost no object DAC from Playback will undoubtedly be a player! (No p... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I heard a rumor about butter.....but im not going to spread it!😂😂😂😂😋Sorry. Couldn't help myself! I'm a dad! Couldn't pass up the dad joke opportunity! | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD MacDude - you make a good point. But i believe that proper conditioning and good cables can compensate for a lot of the hash from the AC line. I don't think that battery power is the panacea that some think it to be. But your point that the same D... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Thanks Wisnon. Looks like some tasty bites. Let us know how it is!!!Maybe Lucasz could redirect them my way after for a 1 or 2 week "detour. " 😇 | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Thanks for the comment Jason. The Wells Audio gear is VERY good and VERY unknown. They make some of the best high end headphone amps on the market as well. Their Majestik integrated is amazing and their stereo amps are just flat out awesome. Larry... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD As an update, I have upgraded every power cable in my main system from Shunyata Alpha digital, analog and HC to the all new top tier Shunyata Sigma NR power cables. I also have replaced my older Shunyata Hydra AV conditioner with the newest Denali... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Color me misinformed, but I thought the Merlot was $6500- With the Comet Plus at $3500- there’s not a huge difference in price here. Both are excellent choices in their price point. But I consider the Comet a HUGE value for the money, I mean H U G... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Thanks for the input Glory. The Merlot is an excellent DAC and shines in my main system, outperforming (to some) my prized ODSX. I think I preferred my ODSX over the Merlot, but didn’t have enough time to truly listen. I have wanted to hear the Ro... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Fascinating. Larry of Distinctive Stereo came over to my office last weekend to play. I bought a Wells Innamorata amp from him (just WOW! It's the best "affordable" amp you've never heard of!!!) to match up to the new Scansonic 2.5 speakers I just... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD True Dragon_Vibe. Accuracy is an objective measurement. That's what we have JA for. Lol. Emotional engagement is as subjective as it comes. I always find it fascinating to see how different listeners listen for different things to hit their emotio... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD For those who want to understand MQA and Tidal integration a bit better, I found this. It’s excellent. http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2017/01/mqa-tidal-where-are-we-now/Enjoy.Im staying away from the Light Harmonic discussion right now. If/When... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Not sure why Brinkmann opted for tubed output stage but it sure didn't help their measurements. But JA has measured many a piece of kit that sounds damn good and measures damn bad. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Peter, according to the Aurender rep, the W20 and N10 sound identical unless you are running an external clock. Then the W20 sounds better. I would imagine the battery power has to give the W20 an edge. But the N10 is awesome so I'm not complaining. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Hey gang. I’ve been trying to find Uber servers and have only really come upon 3 (or 4) thus far. The Burmester 151 server/DAC/preamp and 111 Music Center (both of which are REALLY long in the tooth!) and the Boulder 2120 server/DAC/preamp. And Th... |