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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Great music. Great eye candy. https://youtu.be/aLnZ1NQm2uk 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Hey Mike. I have 8 to try. I tried them under the server alone, DAC alone, sever and DAC, preamp alone, DAC and preamp, and then under both amps last. I heard the same affect no matter what equipment it was under. 😢 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I finally installed my Environmental Protection EP-2500 surge suppressor and EP-2750 ground filters. I’ve had them since I built the room just sitting in boxes,  and finally motivated myself to pull the circuit panel and re-wire it. They are hard ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Quite a few new videos up on my YouTube channel for those that are watching....https://youtu.be/KU6FcOSJjTA 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Brittany Spears - Oops I did it againFlock of Seagulls - SpaceAge Love SongThe Wiggles - Hot PotatoAbbot & Costello - Whose on FirstClint Eastwood plays the Clasics - Chopsticks 😂😂😂Sorry. I couldn’t help myself. I’ll post the real lost tomorro... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
So sorry I haven’t posted any videos yesterday or today; I have like 20 in my head. I was supposed to have a full house today with Sam from Memory Player and Al from SGM visiting, along with my good friend CTSooner. Sam and Al both fell ill and po... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Awesome Steve. Thanks!! That’s a great report. I don’t think anyone doubts that Ethernet is the ideal way to transfer those magic bits, but most dacs (other than yours, the Ayre and a very few others) don’t have an Ethernet music input. Also, the ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Reverendo. I do not know. I’m sorry. But Dave may know... Dave? 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Ok. I’ll keep an eye and ear out for one. 👍🏻 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I read up a bit on FiData. It seams to be in the same category as Antipodes, Melco, some of the Lumin, some of the Aurender, Music Vault, YFS, SoTm, etc. Without intentionally fueling the fire, at $5k I would imagine it is very good and is compara... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Memory Player can run anything. JRiver, Tidal, Roon, etc. but only certain types of software can take advantage of the single core system they employ (no idea how it works) to get the most out of their system. Steve, as far as I know both Baetis a... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
UPDATE - SERVER COMPARISON!The long awaited comparison between the mighty and very well respected Baetis and my newly acquired and wonderful sounding Memory Player 64 server is upon us! Huzzah , I say!!!!As always, enclosure first....The Baetis ha... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Rbstehno - I’m not sure where you are thread wise, but the Mac Mini hasn’t been my source for quite some time. I’ve moved WAY beyond that. I will update my virtual system as I didn’t even think of it until you just posted. I’m assuming that’s what... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Cable addendum:I don't know how many of you have played with power cords. But they make a bigger difference than one would think. I am a HUGE Shunyata fan and currently have a full loom of Shunyata Sigma NR power cables throughout my system and th... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
UPDATE!!!Thanks to Dave, The Audio Doctor, for stopping by and bringing all those fun toys. See the YouTube video for images and Dave explaining the gear. What he brought :-Baetis music server (I’ll let Dave post about the nuances of the external ...