Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

Charles and Bill,
I fully agree. I do my part already, low powered amplifiers.

"XMOS USB (which I find better than M2Tech) compared to your external ethernet to I2S converter compared to internal ethernet to I2S direct."

It will be about 3 months before I can do this comparison. I will be out of town starting March 20 for 4-5 weeks.

"What qualities do each brand of caps bring to the table in your SX design? Will you have a few units in possession and be able to directly compare simultaneously?"

I have two ODSX, one with Jupiter and one with Duelund caps that I am running currently. Either the Jupiters have really overblown bass and somewhat recessed highs, or they are not fully broken in yet. They sound great on older 70's tracks that have thin bass, but newer tracks are just over the top.

Ketcham - You are too kind with your kudos, but on the other hand I'm glad somebody finally gets what I'm about.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio

I hear they both take many hours to break in. But I have not heard either myself. What do you like about the duelund? If I am able to source some silver duelund caps I may have you run those. What spec caps are required? I remember there are 4 total. I believe the Jupiter caps are silver, and if so ups wonder if they too will have a similar affect.

Does duelund offer discount to industry Manufacturers?

Thankyou steve-audioengr for your promt answer.

The Jupiters and the Duelunds are both copper that I am using. They both have OEM pricing, but the silvers are still really expensive, like $1K each.

If you wanted to get Silver Duelunds in your DAC, it needs 4 at 1.5uFd, lowest voltage available.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio