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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
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audiolabyrinth
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Matt, I always believed you getting world class cables would complete your journey, pm me please.
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audiolabyrinth
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Matt, btw,ask calvinj what was the best sounding system he ever listened too, likely the late great Dave Baskins system, ask calvinj what cable's he used!
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I think if you do a search on this there are many posts, and it's the other way around. Multibit is less susceptible to jitter than Delta Sigma.

This is just one that came up.

" Multi-Bit
less sensitive to jitter than delta-sigma

Delta-Sigma
Guaranteed more HF noise
More susceptible to jitter
Can be susceptible to idle tones"

Cheers George
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George. Let it rest. You made your point. It's getting a bit ridiculous.
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georgehifi
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Sorry Matt, not with incorrect statements like this.
"What makes SD technology immune to jitter?"

And you originally asked, the title to this thread.
"Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD"

Maybe another thread is in order.
"Best Delta Sigma based DAC for Redbook replay."

Cheers George
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