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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Guido. I openly admit I would get better results with one of Steve's OffRamp USB to spdif converters. If I had an unlimited budget, I would have tried that. But your statement needs to be reiterated. If you are planing on using a transport, especi... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I wanted to send a big Thank You out to Merrill of Merrill Audio (another lone wolf manufacturer who builds every piece by hand). He loaned me a set of 2m RCA and XLR cables to do my shootout. They are exceptional and reasonably priced for how goo... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Hummmm. Haven't done an ODSE to analog shootout. I'll do that when my ODSE comes in!!!Great idea. ;) | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD "My only real conviction is that most others, were they to do the same, would not agree about the winner."Then they would all be wrong and burn in the fiery pits of Mordor! Bwa Hahahaha!!!!!!Ehem. Did I say that out loud?I seriously believe the OD... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD UPDATE continued:oops. I hit submit by accident.So keep watching and I'll throw reports of the other DAC's up as I get them in. Thanks to everyone for giving me your ear and your opinion thus far. It has been enormously fun!As always, let the pot ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD UPDATE:This is the ODSE vs PS Audio Direct Stream comparison.First off. I started with the DS using the older firmware and then update to the newer firmware so that I could hear the difference. The update had a hiccup or two. But then I tried to u... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Wait. Not what. Lol | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Sorry all. I did my comparison yesterday. I'm so busy I can't get time to sit and write about it. Hopefully later today....What for the Update. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Tbg - your post makes no sense to me on so many levels. Most importantly is why you are even here if you think this thread is worthless. I have no problem with you thinking that at all, but why did you read it then???And for you to dismiss the Lam... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Interesting UPDATE:I was approached by the owner of APL HiFi, Alex Peychev, and offered an audition of his DSD-S. This is an $8K DAC, all hand built with lots of high end doo dads, gizmos and proprietary thingamabobs that we audiophiles love to ha... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD If cost were no object I would have an acoustically perfect concert hall in my home and live performances day and night. ;) | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD No idea. I've been hammered at work, again. I'm going to play with that stuff early next week. I will do the upgrade before the shootout. I promise. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Oops. Accidentally hit enter. Grannyring - my ears obviously agree with your logic as I consistently chose the ODSE over the other DAC's, and the ODSE is essentially an Offramp AND a DAC in one unit. Is it the Offramp alone that makes me like the ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I appreciate your input Grannyring. I understand your point. Thank you. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I understand that the Off Ramp has the capacity to improve the USB output of my Mini. To me, it is illogical to need to add a $3k accessory plus another $1k for a good cable plus power cable costs just to "improve" a $10k DAC to sound like the $7k... |