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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD UPDATE corrections.That should have said 4 hours. Not 2 hours. Sorry | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD UPDATE:(sorry for the delay, I have been getting hammered at work)I spent about 2 hours thoroughly comparing the Aeris and ODSE yesterday morning. Back and forth, focusing on each little detail and part of each units performance. I started with th... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Sorry all. Life got in the way again. I plan on doing the Aeris vs. ODSE final shootout tomorrow morning. Maybe play with the DS if I have time. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD "more air is sometimes more smear."Merrill was speaking, specifically, about utilizing transformers and how they can sometimes widen the soundstage but blur imaging. His reference was not a generalization to audio equipment. In my case, Merrill's ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Ok. So I will pass on trying the FD with the ODSE between it and the pre-amp, and with the Aeris direct. I will, however, try it with the Direct Stream when trying it direct to amp. Neither the DS nor the Veritas have transformers.Next update will... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Thanks Steve. So should I expect a similar result with FD between ODSE and Criterion since the Criterion has transformer on its input stage as well as it's output stage?It sounds like the Rowland gear just doesn't play well with the FD. It's all a... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD UPDATE (ADDENDUM):The Final Drive is a $3000.00 accessory, plus the cost of an additional set of cables if you are using it with the pre-amp still in the system. If you can successfully replace your pre-amp with the FD, then you will not need to p... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD UPDATE:I tried the Empirical Audio Final Drive with the Aeris every way I could think of…. I am focusing on burning in the Aeris, so I did not unplug it and try the ODSE at this time (other then a quick test I will touch on, just to confirm a theo... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD My apologies all. Between my family and work, my audiophile obsession is getting put on the back burner. The kids are off to sleep away tomorrow (at least 2 of 3) so the day has been spent working and then prepping and packing last minute. My olde... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD On a side note, I have to say I am stunned no one has scooped up my Rowland Capri S2 pre-amp with PC1 power supply I have for sale. I used it until the Criterion came in. It is a stunning pre-amp and is a steal for the price I am asking. I can't t... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Steve, that's my next listening session. Guido, I tried FD directly between ODSE and Veritas and preferred the Criterion in between. Now to try FD between ODSE and Criterion and FD between Criterion and Veritas. With all the Rowland gear being tra... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Neurotic you say?!?!?I resemble that remark!I'm still away, will be home late tonight and have to work all day tomorrow and Friday to pay for my holiday. The Aesthetix will come when Jon contacts me and lets me know it's in, properly burned in, an... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD FYI - I am leaving for Boston today and won't be back until Wed. I'm following on my phone but no updates will be posted. Aeris and DS will cook while I am away. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD AGear. I'm not sure why you say that. I actually just emailed Guido and told him that his prized Aeris better turn a corner in the next 300 burn-in hours or I'm keeping the ODSE (or DirectStream if it blows me away). I have absolutely no bias towa... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD UPDATE:First off, I ran the ODSE direct to my amps using the Final Drives. ODSE set with the recessed switches to activate the volume control and adjust the output to match amplifier direct. Wired - ODSE XLR out to Final Drive XLR in (all gains on... |