mattnshilp
Responses from mattnshilp
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I have been through this as well guys....I can't connect more then one DAC to my Mac at a time. It won't link to 2 at once. I have no other USB digital source to use to burn in a second DAC.It's one at a time. No other choice....I'll speak to Alex... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD oops. "The DSD-D does DSD, which the ODSE does not. But I have no interest in DSD as a source (for now). "that should say DSD-S | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Keep in mind. My comments about USB inputs refers to all I have heard up to this point (NOT including the DSD-S, which I have yet to evaluate). To my ears, in my system, the ODSE is the best DAC I have heard thus far. I can not determine if that i... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Agreed. I propose that ALL manufacturers establish the Off Ramp 5 (or whatever Steve's latest and greatest USB converter is) as their USB input processing of choice so that this is no longer an issue!!!I am sure Steve would agree.:) | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Steve,Dont understate your Off Ramp 5 tech. Even the guys at Rowland admit that their DAC sounds better using a USB source converted externally to SPDIF then using their internal USB converter. They demo the Aeris at shows running SPDIF across the... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Label me confused guys….I started this thread and have listed (over and over again) the exact system layout, source, cables, equipment and intention. I repeatedly stated that my ONLY source for digital is my Core Audio modified Mac Mini running Am... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Aolmrd - No transport. Only source is my Core Audio modified Mac Mini running Amarra/iTunes via a Wireworld Platinum Starlight USB cable. I will be buying Audirvana software as well to try it out. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD To all readers - I found some scuba diver vinyl covered lead weights in 1,2,3,4 and 5 pound sizes. Opinions on what size to buy, and how many (thinking 3 or 4). Or is there a more audiophile appropriate solution that also helps treat EMI/RFI, emit... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Alex- Are the fuses top tier audiophile grade? Do you think upgrading is worthwhile? I welcome your input and comments as I did Steve during my eval of the ODSE. I do think some weight on top might help with resonance. The feet seamed appropriate,... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Bill-K : my pleasure. I was getting a bit fried by the end of my initial rounds. But with a nice break, I'm enjoying it again. By typing these, it really helps me to organize my thoughts and create the most objective findings I can. I look forward... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD UPDATE : APL DSD-S in in the house.Please be aware that I had completed my own personal shootout with the DAC's that I had originally listed to get my ideal Red Book CD quality PCM 16/44 sound.My final choice is the Empirical Audio Over Drive SE w... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Mrd1241 - Empirical Audio ODSE is my current reference. Audiolabyrinth - I am waiting for a call from John at Audio Connection regarding the Romulus Signature. Looking forward to hearing it, eventually. Kana813 - Yes, look back. Read my posts star... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Update continued:As another side note. I have heard nothing about the Aesthetic Romulus Signature, so I don't see that happening any time soon. And I am trying to convince the gentlemen in Northern Jersey to lend me his Lampy Big 7 for a few days ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD UPDATE:My PS Audio DirectStream has been returned (still waiting for my refund). My PS Audio Perfect Wave 2 is sold. My Aeris is sold (pending funds). I just, this morning, unpacked and hooked up the APL DSD-S that Alex was generous enough to lend... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD No worries TBG. I have actually had nothing to report, so you filled a quiet gap nicely and I think we all learned a bit. Thank you. |