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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

Hi All.

Putting together a reference level system.
My Source is predominantly standard 16/44 played from a MacMini using iTunes and Amarra. Some of my music is purchased from iTunes and the rest is ripped from standard CD's.
For my tastes in music, my high def catalogues are still limited; so Redbook 16/44 will be my primary source for quite some time.

I'm not spending DCS or MSB money. But $15-20k retail is not out of the question.

Upsampling vs non-upsampling?
USB input vs SPDIF?

All opinions welcome.

And I know I need to hear them, but getting these ultra $$$ DAC's into your house for an audition ain't easy.

Looking for musical, emotional, engaging, accurate , with great dimension. Not looking for analytical and sterile.
mattnshilp
richfield_hunter
68 posts
 
Matt

How are you making out on the Bricasti M1 shootout with your ODSE?

Jeff
mattnshilp OP
917 posts
 
HS not happened yet. All involved are too busy.

Hoping maybe next wed or the wed after. Also hoping to get a current software version EmmLabs dac into the shoot out as well.
bill_k
920 posts
 
The current software version is v1.22, which adds support for DSD128 and requires a new DSP board. Units having these latest updates from the factory should also have the power supply changes (which had an earlier availability) as well as the recent OCC fuse bypasses which make another significant improvement in the DAC's performance.
bill_k
920 posts
 
Just to clarify, the revisions noted in my post above are in reference to the Bricasti M1 DAC.
mattnshilp OP
917 posts
 
Thanks Bill. I am pretty much 100% positive the M1 I am getting in is the latest greatest kool aid.

Speaker hunt is progressing.

I need to pull all the damn wall to wall carpet I put in (I'm a dumb ass) and replace it with a faux-wood vinyl floor. The room is too damn warm. I think my love seat may be an issue as well, but I'm going to replace the floor ASAP. Then I can decide about the couch.

Current speakers I'm auditioning and will be in my room concurrently to directly compare:
- Vienna Acoustics - Der Muzik
- Hansen - Prince E
- Boenicke W8SE+
- Lawrence - Double Bass
- Marten - Coltrane Tenor

Fun fun fun!!!!
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