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| Size matters- recommend small system or component I believe in the NAD D3020 recommendation. A friend of mine ordered one and I will get a chance to hear it. Reviews are positive, for what that is worth. A small footprint all in one box (DAC and integrated amp). A disk player or server would be r... | |
| CD won't Rip Of some 400+ CDs I have ripped, only 2 were not accepted by a disk drive. Both of these would play in a disk player. Don't know why. | |
| Redbook CD Is Not Dead Most of my collection is CD based. Most of my recent purchases have been CDs, few SACDs. I think it is a shame that at the time when quality CD players are available at all budget levels, the medium has become out of favor (not for me). Higher bit... | |
| Line Magnetic LM-502CA DAC & Alternatives... You seem to like the sound with tube output stage. Very few DACs under $2000 have this. Peachtree audio comes to mind. Good advice from Ghasley. | |
| Schiit Bifrost plus ESI Juli or Bifrost USB Given that you use a PC (I use MAC) and your source will consist of ripped CDs and internet radio, then you might go with the soundcard and the non-usb DAC option. With the soundcard you will only need a digital cable and not both digital and USB.... | |
| what is my system's weakest link? I've been watching this thread and almost responded a couple times. I see much good advice without general consensus. You like your speakers, so I would keep them. Many posters have indicated that power may be limiting to get the most out of them.... | |
| Ways to improve DAC performance??? The M2Tech Hiface USB/SPDIF converter plugs directly into the USB port thus avoiding need for USB cable. They retail for around $200, often come up used on AG for about $110. Another option is the Music Fidelity V-Link. | |
| Schiit Bifrost plus ESI Juli or Bifrost USB I have been using a M2Tech Hiface which plugs directly into USB port thus avoiding need for USB cable. Have just purchased a used Audiophellio2 with power supply. Haven't received it yet, should have it in play next week. I used the hiface with a ... | |
| Schiit Bifrost plus ESI Juli or Bifrost USB Seems to me that your chosen option should work out well for you. I use the USB/ SPDIF route. Feel it is better than using onboard USB in inexpensive DACs. The Juli@ should also be an improvement. No experience with one however. Enjoy! | |
| Schiit Bifrost plus ESI Juli or Bifrost USB The bitfrost costs $350 w/o USB or $450 w/ usb. Is this your budget or are considering a greater budget? | |
| Best tube preamp with remote under $2000 used Springbok, I own a Fusion and enjoy it very much. Please let us know what you think of the MK2 version. | |
| noob DAC question I understand your desire to use a CD player. I use my disk player often. To answer your original post, buying a CD player with a coaxial digital input will save you from having to buy a separate DAC. If I was going to buy a CD player this would be... | |
| Advice for new Integrated amp please. I am not sure the Sphinx would tame the brightness as would the Cronus. I have heard the Tritons with tube amplification and very much enjoyed. Call Mark at Rouge and speak to him about this. He is great to work with. | |
| Add DAC or mod player? Usually the 1st thing to fail in a disk player is the transport (mechanism, laser) . I would put my money into a DAC rather than upgrading older player. You will have greater flexibility down the road with a DAC. When you need to replace the trans... | |
| does this sound like a wise tradeoff Bianchi,I have not heard the 105, however it seems you have a very good digital front end as described. Why change it? Can you get a 105 to try out in your system? |