mattnshilp

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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Hi. Sorry for the slow posting. My ODSE is still with Steve and my new Emm labs DA-2 is burning in. Will be done June 9th. I'll post impressions when burn in it done. 👍🏻thanks for everyone's patience!!! 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Huzah!!!! My Emm DAC is en route via UPS. Soon to arrive. Yay!!! Music will flow once again!!!Burn in first, and then a review to come!!!! 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Update:My amp is fixed and I should have it back next week. Many ODSE is in Steve's gentle hands and is waiting patiently (ok, not so patiently) for its IQ upgrade to ODSX status. I'm thinking 6-8 weeks. Once my amp is back I will start setting up... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Glad you enjoying your DirectStream.  It's about what makes you happy. Not anyone else....I have heard most versions and none do it for me like the ODSE. But that's irrelevant if you love it in your system!!Speaking of my ODSE. It is on its way ba... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Playback Designs has a great reputation. I don’t ever make a comment about a DAC without hearing it. The ODSE has outclassed several very high level dacs before though....So I finally tried the ODSE with a few different USB cables and 2 different ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Packing up the amp for service this week. Hoping to try out the USB tomorrow to see if it's the ODSE or the cable. Might need to send the ODSE to Steve....ill keep everyone posted.  
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Sorry guys, had a few issues that have held me from posting anything for a bit. Just got over a nasty 4 day flu. That was fun! My left amp has had an overheating issue and I will need to send it out for repair. It works for several hours but runs ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
My Emm DA2 is delayed due to manufacturing delays. I'm dying to compare the Emm top dog to an ODSX! Right now im trying out some power cables to see what best suits my amps. I want to get my power cables settled and my conditioning under wraps as ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
When I bought the Plasmatron I was thinking it was a this AND that scenario.... That has now changed and I need to actually prioritize my purchases. Don't most of you guys do that???PS - it sucks!!!! 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Labtec- I deserve those questions. I bought it in Novemebr and was SO busy that I didn't unpack it until January. So the return period had passed. So no return possible. Its a matter of scale. I believe that the improvement I will gain by improvin... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Hi All. Need some scratch to upgrade my amps power cords. Selling the recently acquired Plasmatron 3 with top tier plasma tubes and double duplex top tier outlets. New condition. Burned in 100 hours. Adds an incredible sense of air and presence as... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Hi all,sorry for the paucity of posts. Nothing much new in the listening room. Trying to sell some stuff, or trade it. I did acquire an Audio Magic Oracle (fully loaded) power conditioner for a price too good to pass on. I was going to upgrade my ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Hi all. Sorry for the long lag. I'm enjoying a day inside with the family thanks to almost 20" of snow.... Stay inside and stay safe everyone. Wednesday I had the opportunity to hear a Lumin T1, and compare it to my neighbors Aurender N10. It show... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
What’s the US retail on the DAVE?(that just sounds so stupid. What a silly name. Lol) 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Steve. I wired my room myself. Each outlet has an exactly identical length of cable running from the outlet to the circuit panel. I hear nothing but silence with my stereo on, decent volume and source on pause. However, I would love to hear your g...