mattnshilp
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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I don't think the computer can output 2 different USB audio devices at once. No biggie, I'll figure something out. I'll keep everyone updated as things cook and stew. The OverDrive SE should be here mid to late next week, as well as the DS. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Can I use an iPod somehow? | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Update on Aeris:I just confirmed that the Aeris is essentially brand new. It has between 45 and 90 hours on it. Typically Rowland gear needs 500+ hours to really blossom. Crapburgers!!! I was really hoping it was burned in already.....That will de... | |
| PS Audio Direct Stream I wish he gave a list of "all" the other DAC's he has had in his room besides the uber $31k DAC. That statement is sorta worthless without a list. I get that the DS is 90% of the Diamond, and that's an impressive statement. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD 4orreal - sorry. There are dozens of DAC's. If anyone wants to send me a DAC to add to the shoutout, feel free. I have already been contacted by one small manufacturer to get his product in my shoutout. I'm happy to listen if anyone wants, but opi... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD OK. First impressions.I think everyone knows my system. If not, check out my Virtual System, I am pretty sure it's current.Thanks to Merrill of Merrill Audio for lending me a pair of his 2 meter single ended and balanced interconnects to compare d... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Wisnon - I am intrigued by that Allnic DAC. But I am going to wait and decide amongst these for now. As the thread states, my primary goal is the best Red Book/16-44 sound I can get.HiFial - I will call Merrill and see if he will donate his MA-1 t... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD For those interested. Branislav just posted a comparison between the Lampy Big 6 and the Concert Fidelity DAC-040 (without battery option):http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?rdgtl&1317969445&openflup&143&4#143Summary: "Concert... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Guido. Thank you. RCA are #5 and #6. When you say rca1 do you mean RCA #5? | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I went with the brand new unit. Not the kit.Fortunately for me, the Aeris, Big6 and OverDrive SE are all pre-owned or demo units so they are well broken in. The DS will be the only one that will require a week or 2 of break in (sigh). I will just ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Work schedule, and wife's b-day take precedence. So busy. I promise I'll call CTsooner!All are great DAC's. I'm sure I'd be happy with any of them. It's just finding the right synergy for my system and my tastes. Steve, thanks for the offer, but I... | |
| PS Audio Direct Stream Yes. I believe it retails for $8K-Aeris retail is $9600-Directstream is $6k-OverDrive SE is about $8K- with options +/-so even if I determine that its as good but just doesn't have perfect synergy with my system, its still a feather in the DS cap ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I have heard great things about the AA. The shipping fees were a bit tough to swallow with such good gear in my list already. Sorry. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Steve said the OverDrive SE essentially has an Off-Ramp 5 inside it. So an external OR5 would be redundant. I can't wait to get them all in! | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Understood. I already decided that if I end up choosing anything other then the OverDrive SE (and I have high hopes for that particular unit because it is actually designed and built for exactly what I need, computer audio files), then I owe it to... |