Don't want to derail thread but Matt what made you decide on amps? And did you listen to the thors before getting the veritus? I have a loaner Thor on the way hoping it can compare to my Pass labs Xa100s. Love the sound but want a cooler smaller form factor.
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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@melbguy1. Thanks for your support. It seems like they avoid honoring the warranty at all costs. I would expect better from this level of high end electronics. I can't buy it ever again. I would be afraid to. If someone takes that king of dough from me and they don't honor the product fixes. There is gonna be a huge problem. I expect service and performance at a high level. I would not be sure if I would get that from them. It's unfortunate that product with so much potential lost a customer like myself for life because of poor customer service. |
Matt, I've auditioned the Synergistic Research Tesla D2 coaxial digital cable and was impressed. Some say the D3 is even better. Link here: Synergistic Tesla Digital Cables Also, please note that the DSD-S (as many other DACs) has RCA type connectors for the digital S/PDIF inputs using the WBT NextGen that are 75 Ohms too. This was chosen after experimenting with various BNC connectors. So maybe it will be better to get a BNC to RCA cable that will give you a better flexibility. Looks like the Cable Company has a Tesla D2 with BNC to RCA. Link here (scroll to the bottom - Digital Cables): Tesla D2 BNC to RCA digital cable Best, Alex Peychev APL Hi-Fi |
08-31-14: Aplhifi-usa Alex, you have a name for yourself modding transports like the Esoteric. What would be needed to bring it up to snuff, and similarly, would could or should Matt do to bring his Mini up to snuff? |
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