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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
agear
1,362 posts
 
That sounds good Matt. I love their drivers, and a lot of peeps seem to like that bad boy speaker. I think your journey may be done (other than hearing the Isis). In an ideal world, it would be fun to own both! The Trenner stuff is designed for normal living spaces.

I used to be a fan of the show "Pimp My Ride," and if you are familiar with it, the rapper Xzibit would always make the proclamation "you have officially been pimped" after they finished with their car:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUPQ1t-0o8o

I think that is you finally. You have been pimped....
jwm
918 posts
 
Don't waste your time on the Goldman's very a musical.
wisnon
700 posts
 
Guys, the Wireless are completely different to separates.
wisnon
700 posts
 
I said the ProLogos, not the Plus!
agear
1,362 posts
 
Norman, the audiofederation blurb is about the plus. Wireless will not magically deliver the goods. Matt will fill us in I am sure....:)...
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