I just got Isoacoustic Orea indigo footers under my dac and Allnic H3000 phono stage It works great so I order more Orea Bordeaux for my Allnic amp and Iso Pucks for Aurender server and H3000 power supply I think you (Mattnshilp) better try Orea Bordeaux since you like Gaia . I think for the price Orea Its almost miracle. I am very satisfied with result.
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 $$$ DAC's into your house for an audition ain't easy.
Looking for musical, emotional, engaging, accurate , with great dimension. Not looking for analytical and sterile.
Putting together a reference level system.
My Source is predominantly standard 16/44 played from a MacMini using iTunes and Amarra. Some of my music is purchased from iTunes and the rest is ripped from standard CD's.
For my tastes in music, my high def catalogues are still limited; so Redbook 16/44 will be my primary source for quite some time.
I'm not spending DCS or MSB money. But $15-20k retail is not out of the question.
Upsampling vs non-upsampling?
USB input vs SPDIF?
All opinions welcome.
And I know I need to hear them, but getting these ultra $$$ 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.
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Tkchaq - I tried and reported on the Bordeaux. They are awesome. I have a set under my Torus power conditioner. Elizabeth - although the inexpensive tweaks can sometimes make an improvement, they can also make the sound worse. Just because it’s rubber and can be used as a footer doesn’t mean it should be. Every piece in your system should be tested in and out to determine if it makes it better or worse. Cheap doesn’t make it bad though. Bad makes it bad. 👍🏻 |
Guys, Here’s the secret I have been keeping! The DAC that outclassed the Audio Note and at a fraction of the cost: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/sw1x-audio-design-dac-ii-absolute-top-tier-ref-nos-dac Wig |
Wig - looks intriguing. Congrats on what sounds like a great find. There are a few special dac’s our there that truly perform above their price point. Think Schitt, Mojo, Empirical Audio, Exogal and a few others just beyond the tip of my brain.... Great opportunities for those without unlimited resources exist, and finding these pearls makes this hobby that much better! |
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