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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
jwm
918 posts
 
George I'm using the Netgear AC-1200 as a local router attached to the Netgear GS105 switch. I'm still having connection issue problems with high res and dsd. Are there better routers out there that may solve my problem. The switch was never set up as a network; I just added it to my router and turned it on.
toetapaudio
474 posts
 
@jwm, I can recommend Aqvox for a switch. I’m not sure what to recommend as far as routers, but the switch makes a big improvement.
mattnshilp OP
917 posts
 
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. 😢
jwm
918 posts
 
What about D-Link DGS-108, Linksys LGS105 , or Netgear Nighthawk S8000. Any suggestions
neoshah
33 posts
 
http://www.thelinearsolution.com/tcxo_router.html
Some fancy new stuff for audiophiles. Not heard or tried them, Guess Sotm will be launching a line to soon & probably many more to come.
Hope they are good.
All the best
Cheers
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