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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
UPDATE:Finally got some time to compare the ODSE and give the Esoteric K-01 a good listen.Most interestingly, I had the time to really give the different settings a listen on the K-01. First impressions were with short listening sessions. At times... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
The Romulus Sig, Allnic and Berkeley DACs are all on my list to eventually try. The usb/SPDIF conversion being the biggest hurtle to overcome. Is the consensus among those that know the Romulus and Allnic that the internal usb input is top tier an... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Room is framed, wired and insulated. I just wired the sub panel into the main today. I ran 4/3 Romex from sub to main. Did I complain about working with 10/2??? Once working with 4/3, 10/2 is cake!The sub panel is a 125 amp, 20 breaker Square D pa... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
K01 done burning in usb Monday. I'll put something up by Wed. Room is progressing. All wiring done except few details with lighting. I'm recovering from running the 4/3 cable from mains to sub panel. My shoulder is killing me. A HUGE thank you to ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
It's sort of meandering about. I sorta like it. Tubes for a bit, then music servers, now a bit on AC wiring. All good. And I'm learning a lot with each wandering. I'm still cooking my Esoteric K01 so nothing to report until it's done. I'm happy to... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
ctsooner - I will call and ask the specific of the meeting at Audio Connection. I would love to go if I can get free...Steve - Thanks for the suggestions. I definitely will.I have 2 dedicated 20 amp circuits running to the rack, one for digital, 1... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I ran all 10 gauge solid copper wire. Heavy as hell. My system is fully to code, but I do it myself. It takes me longer then a professional would, but I save a fortune on billable electrician hours and I know its done to my particular standards. I... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Thanks guys. My lines are run and I don't want to pull any more 10 gauge romex. I have 4 dedicated 10 gauge lines - each running to it's own outlet. This conversation is happening on my system thread also. I got some great suggestions for ground l... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Trying to understand....Isn't a dedicated Earth ground simply using a shielded grounding wire from the outlet to the panel? So it doesn't directly share it's ground with anything else until it's in the panel? If yes, how does that differ from the ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Yes, double rock with Green Visco-Elastic glue spread thin in between. Glueing rock to studs as well. I was planning on staggering seams. I like the idea of flipping the rock 90 degrees. I plan on treating corners with bass traps, 1st reflections ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Hi all, I'm in construction and would love opinions, suggestions, comments about my dedicated room build. I'm posting on my Virtual System page. Please read and comment ASAP to let me know your thoughts. Room is being wired up in next 2 weeks and ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I'm Sorry. Can you explain the benefit of Ethernet over USB?I'm having a hard time processing what the advantages are. Doesn't this all come down to Jitter and clocking? Wouldn't the ideal server be connected to a DAC that shares a single external... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
AUdiolabyrinth - I read that article. His impressions agree with both of ours. And with Steve's. The BEST DAC is one with a built in USB to i2S converter that is top tier. As he stated, even MANY ultra exotic DAC's have crappy, inexpensive USB con...