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Little Giant NOS DAC mini review
I have indeed done such tests to determine which formats are truest to the source. While we didn't have high order dsd back then, but we did have access to the best recording technologies and equipment.   The tests involved musicians playing liv... 
Little Giant NOS DAC mini review
I find it accurate to what my redbook cd’s are capable of, nothing more, and nothing less if I am not splitting hairs over it.   I will put on a direct to disc record if I am in the mood to obsess over how accurate something sounds to the real t... 
Little Giant NOS DAC mini review
In absolute terms, digital is not, and cannot be truly accurate to the original performance in its present form.   But, an astute listener can thru years of listening experience gain the knowlege and ability to fairly accurately judge whether or... 
Little Giant NOS DAC mini review
I forgot to mention that I don’t really stream, and that I have a good soundcard.   Vinyl and cd’s are my main source of listening.  
Little Giant NOS DAC mini review
To add to my observations regarding this dac, I find it to be an accurate one which appears to neither add nor subtract anything from the signal it recieves.   I normally don’t champion accuracy in audio components as I prefer those that smooth ... 
Little Giant NOS DAC mini review
Did you really hoped to achieve digital nirvana from a Chinese clone and PC?   Well, I knew that computers had noise issues, but didn't realize how bad the issue could be. And why would this dac be the sole exception using the same coaxial source?  
Little Giant NOS DAC mini review
Digital is plagued with audible distortion! DAC's that can keep it in the neglegible range are special indeed, especially when they employ no filters.  
Grado wood body vs. Grace 707 headshell?
The 707 has a relatively narrow (constricted) headshell. For this reason, I am concerned over the unusually wide body of this cartridge series. 
Grado wood body vs. Grace 707 headshell?
Do you have personal experience with this combo, yogiboy? Which Grado? 
Record grading, Using "Mint" as a grade for opened vinyl.
Mint = original, unscathed condition. 
Has anyone found Audio Nirvana?
I have only found such thru old-school playback and technologies!