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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
 
09-14-15: Abedirov
Matt, it is strange that Lampi people are not willing to give you GG to try given the vast popularity of your thread. I look forward to your impressions of the Lite 7, but I do not think it can compete with the other great DACs you've tried.

From what I understand, Lucas is heavily backordered on GGs and 211 amps. Have you heard the L7?
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audiolabyrinth
4,555 posts
 
Matt, the jbl speakers are not about specs, they sound really musical and clear, until you listened long term to a well broken in pair, no one can say anything about them, they really sound good, hey, go listen!
wattsperchannel
142 posts
 
Matt,
I presume you saw the MSB Diamond DAc 1V Plus with Diamond Power Base and DATA CD 1V Cd transport on AG for 19,999. Its been on for a while; bet you could snare it pretty cheap.
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abedirov
63 posts
 
Agear, I have not heard the L7 yet. The local dealer just sold his only demo version of the B7. He will receive the GG in a month or 2, and I plan to audition it as soon as it arrives.
guidocorona
4,298 posts
 
AudioLabyrinth, Matt is not disputing your assertion about the JBLs quality/musicality/desirability.... He heard them and likes them fine... The speakers are too large for his room. See the following fragment from his post on the subject:

"The JBL DD-67000 are
dual 15" drivers and are 38" wide; way too big for my small room. I have heard them and they are great, but not a match for my needs."

G.
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