mattnshilp
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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD It's cooking as we speak (or type). another 500 hours puts us at 11/24.I have bought a few SACD to try out on the K-01. My attitude is this:1) I will compare the K-01 to my beloved ODSE as a standalone DAC sourced from my MAC mini. I am dripping w... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD UPDATE: I cheated it by 4 days. But I did my comparison. I just couldn't wait any longer. CD ripped from my playlist. Dsd/no filter: absolutely the lowest noise floor; but artificially so. It sounds like a noise gate is in place. I agree, edgy. Di... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD In an effort to obsess about something else while waiting for my esoteric to burn in, I have jumped into a nice obsession about the current state of high end music servers. The ones I listed seam to be at the top of their game for under $20k. I ha... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Sorry. As I think about it more, I guess the disadvantage to having a dedicated server is that you need to move your data/library every time you replace/upgrade your unit versus using a media streamer that just pulls the data out of a static folde... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Oh. And the Auralic Aeris is an intriguing product that I have been eyeing for 6 months. At only $1600- it's very tempting. I'm just not convinced it will improve upon what I have. In fact, I can't really see how it would do anything more then add... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Just to keep a conversation going while I continue my burn in....I did a quick search for current music servers Here are my requirements:-must be a fully self contained unit or system (ie. not dependent on a computer to store the data). -must have... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Ericminer - you are correct. But I'm waiting another year or so for the next generation of music servers. The current kits come SO close to ideal for me, but not quite there yet. When I replace my Mac Mini, I'll have spdif output and can try some ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Jon2020 - easy there.Inflammatory remarks beget Inflammatory remarks....Let's keep it productive please. Everyone. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I just remembered why I have not looked into the Berkeley equipment more closely - no USB input.Goes WAY back in the thread - but I don't want to deal with a separate USB to SPDIF converter and additional cable. I just don't. There were a few abso... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Hello all....My humble apologies for not posting for a while. The K-01 is a daunting beast when it comes to burn in. Each freakin' setting requires its own 500 hours of burn in, which is slow and makes for a boring posting period. Again, apologies... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Ozzy - can you please describe the improvements? | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Sorry. The k-01 will be done with its second set of settings burn in next wed. I promise I'll post when Its done. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I have been told by all who show at the Audio shows that it takes at least 3-5 days minimum to re-break in a component after moving or shipping. Some take even longer. The Aeris had stabilized. Guido was quite emphatic about giving it enough burn ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I don't remember exactly now, but I think I had about 1k hours on it +/-Glad you are loving it, it was an exceptional dac that, I guess, got even better. Cool. You can't go wrong with any I have heard really. More ear and system dependent then any... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Melbguy I can't find anyone in USA to get me a Vitus unit for audition. I was intrigued before and went through the motions. I don't think they are really well established in the USA. At least not on the east coast. Alex keeps tempting me with his... |