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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
wisnon
700 posts
 
Paul, its a matter of taste. We all will never agree.

I know of someone who sold a TD12 stack for something one third the price...
paul79
174 posts
 
Wisnon,

Guessing here, but a Lampi perhaps? It all really depends on what you are after for sure.
tbg
5,263 posts
 
and attempt to get my attention to the new posts not the first posts.
vyokyong
23 posts
 
Just for your information of Vapor Audio speakers.

Nust Montrivasuwat
"We are at NikStudio, Bangkok, Thailand used to order the speakers from this bad guy 2 year ago & never received the order so now we have to take legal action against this Vapor Audio Speaker company to have my money refund (only $1680.00).This kind of company should have a lesson & no longer be in business for ever.Be carefull"
wisnon
700 posts
 
Paul, that is my point!

When budgets are very high and options are not restricted, it comes down to the sound that most pleases the purchaser.

This is why what Matt is doing is so great. He is taking his time to sample all the wares and will select what he likes best. It wont be the same choice we would all make, but in his journey that he documents, we get to have an inkling of his tatstes and idiosyncracies and so get a flavour of what some of these components are like. This can help us to screen for the charactereistecs we like and narrow our own search.

At this level...all the components are excellent, but some will suit us more than others.

And to answer your question...yes..its was a Golden Gate.
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