mattnshilp
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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Update:I spent 3 hours listening to the Aeris and the Big6 today. I started with the Big6 this time.I am waiting to clarify a driver download question with Steve, and then I will get the OverDrive SE up and running. I have to say that if some thin... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Agear:My previous reference system was very tube-centric.Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista, Vac Ref Sig pre-amp with phono, Tenor (hydrid, tubed/SS amp). It was stunning. Musical and magical.When I got back into it I went straight to an inexpensive tubed... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Not a broken record JaFox; I appreciate your input! I appreciate everyone's input!!Can you point me in the best direction to get my hands on them? And what the cost would be?--I heard back from Steve. It is, in fact, a driver issue. I'll upload it... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Update:The OverDrive SE is in the house. I spent 2 hours listening to the Aeris and the Lampy Big6 before hooking up the OverDrive SE.Aeris - Wow, what a difference 168 hours has made. It is transformed. I can see that there is still more to attai... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Update:Just spoke with John from Audio Connection, he's about 25 min from my house. He will be getting in an Aesthetix Romulus Signature (Same unit as the Pandora Signature DAC, but with a drawer). Once it's fully burned in, I get dibs for a 24h i... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Can't wait. Looking forward to trying out the other gear as well. Thanks!As much as I love my preamp, I'd love to go DAC direct to amps. But my preamp gives me magic I have yet to beat with a direct run. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I just got tracking #'s and confirmation from Steve at Empirical Audio that my OverDrive SE and other goodies are in route via 2-day air!Yay!!!! | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Gopher and HiFial -I think I speak for everyone here when I ask that you take this outside please. I have noting to add until my DAC's arrive, so I welcome anyone elses input on anyting dac related that add's to this threads topic. But I don't thi... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Update:My DirectStream is delayed. They are waiting for displays. Sigh. They are expecting it to ship NEXT Monday (6/9). Maybe this Friday. I asked the representative if they would be willing to keep it there and burn it in for 2 weeks, 24/7 throu... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I'm sorry guys. I think I would be doing everyone (and myself) an injustice by rushing the reviews. I have spent a significant amount of both time and money to acquire these units. I want to do it right. I may not wait 800 hours Guido, but I think... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I have a friend who slow roasts a Briscuit over 36h. And he does taste it to adjust seasoning along the way. So that blows my culinary analogy. Trust me. I hate the wait!!! Especially in this case. Sorry guys. Patience, as they say, is a virtue.... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Lol. I don't even listen until it's ready. Especially a DAC. DAC's on, getting source from computer on-line radio station, running into my powered on pre-amp, amps off. That's why it helps to have people who know how long break in will be. I just ... | |
| PS Audio Direct Stream I am pretty sure it's a 30 day return policy. So I will chew up the first 20 days burning in.....I better confirm the length of that return policy. ;) | |
| PS Audio Direct Stream Everything I have read thus far suggests the DS only needs about 100 hours of burn in time (that's about 4-5 days) to reach full potential. This is important to me so that I can give the unit the best chance it has to shine. Has anyone heard it ne... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD The Aeris will be done burning in on Tuesday 6/24. That'l put 600 hours on it, which apparently is what it needs to really shine. Having owned (and still own - up for Sale) a Rowland Capri S2 preamp I can confirm that Rowland gear really takes a l... |