Matt - If I may correct you on one point, the Rowland 625 (which I own) as well as the series II version are Class A/B output amplifier designs, which do not use an nCore module. The 625 and 725 are their top level amps using a Class A/B output stage along with Rowland's custom SMPS. Their 825 and 925 amps do make use of the nCore output modules combined with Rowland's unique SMPS design.
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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Bill is correct.... Worth pointing out that M625 S2 and original, M725, M825, and M925 all make use of PFC rectifiers that feed high voltage DC current in the SMPS. Furthermore, it seems that M625 S2 is a substantial re-design under the hood... Sorry, I do not have too much detail yet, besides the use of ceramic boards, 4-pole caps... There is lots more detail. G. |
Hey Matt... I'm mating my Merrill Audio Veritas monos with a Primaluna Dialogue Premium line stage preamp and the combo is just plain awesome. Tell your buddy to look into the Primaluna...He wont regret it. A match made in audio heaven. Music just pours out...directly into your ears. No audiophile approved drinking glass needed. |
09-24-15: Wisnon My previous post was completely in jest. We are all just a bunch of bored, voyeur losers. I wished I lived nearby so I could bring a bottle of wine over and hear what was going on. This is such a weird, isolationist hobby. So Matt, is your neighbor snagging the demo pair while you are set on the CU? I would be curious to see how the Isis sounded with bad boy class A like Clayton, Gryphon, or these: https://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-graff-gm-400-beautiful-like-new-2015-09-11-amplifiers-07853-long-valley-nj |
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