mattnshilp
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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Peter, I look forward to playing. I'd like to get your prized Ayre into my system and compare it to my prized ODSX and Emm DA-2.i do think that sources have an affect on DAC performance, as do the sources best output and the DAC's best input. The ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD PS Audio not in the same class. Sorry. There is an awsosme thread here about top tier music servers. Similar to this thread about reference DAC's....http://www.head-fi.org/t/787020/review-comparison-of-5-high-end-digital-music-servers-aurender-n10... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Mitch2 - the DX was the demo unit from the distributor, the same one used at Axpona last year. I would assume it was in proper working condition. Always happy to hear it again. I found the N10 superior in every way. I’m not a professional reviewer... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I have done an extensive comparison of most available audiophile grade dedicated standalone servers, and the Aurender easily stands at the top of the pile. I'm not talking about DAC's with renderers; I'm talking full standalone music servers with ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Knghifi - how does MinimServer run on a NAS without any processing ? I get running it on Raspberry Pi or SheevaPlug. But I didn't think a NAS had any microprocessing ability, just storage. Reverendo - happy to talk speaker. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Hi All!!!!Wow, it’s been a while. But I finally have some new material to report. I have been using my Emm Labs Statement DA2 since I sent my ODSE off to get upgraded to the ODSX. I finally got the ODSX back last week and I am burning it in. It lo... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Fascinating exercise.....So last night I went to my son’s annual November symphony performance. He’s in an advanced Youth Symphony program and the performances are practically professional level; truly a treat and something I always look forward t... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD CT - so many stores in Manhatten. A few are appointment only. Wes Bender is in Brooklynn and is a great guy with a great ear. Innovative, Sound Exchange, Audio Arts, EarsNova, Lyric, Sound by Singer are all worth a visit. Dragon_Vibe - thanks for ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Hi all. Nothing to post since I’m waiting for my odsx to come back. The Emm Labs DA-2 demands a better source then my Mac mini. The N10 works well. So once I get my odsx I will head to head the Emm/N-10 via AES against the odsx fed via Ethernet fr... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Sorry for the infrequent posts. Been crazy and waiting for my ODSX to come to compare the Emm and Empical for a final shootout....Mitch2 - I have run every single DAC I have tried in this thread direct and never once preferred it. My Burmester pre... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD There are currently only 4 DAC’s that I would love to hear in my room: DCS Rossini, Trinity DAC, Dual Mono TotalDAC and the Chord DAVE. If anyone has the ability to help me hear any of these in my listening room please let me know. I am going to ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Will do Ketcham. Thanks. I need to do something. I gave my neighbors Aurender back and miss it terribly. Time to | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Ketcham - thanks SO much for your post. That cinched it and I told Steve I'm going for the Ethernet port. Thanks for the advise. Im clueless as to how to set up a system Ethernet driven. Can you advise? I have Roon; it'd be awesome if you can make... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Pennsy- read the thread name - "Absolute Top Tier DAC "So I wanna go pretty damn high!!! 😜Many system is an ultimate reference in a custom and professionally designed room. My goal is to extract every nuance out of my system I can. There is no lim... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Guido - 1000 hours. No less. CT - agreed. I have heard the N10 extensively and it's insanely good! The N100H is a scaled down product. As we all know, the law of diminishing returns exists with all of these high end products. I would imagine for y... |