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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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charles1dad
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Ricevs,
Thanks for the informative post. Do you believe that Op amps with their NFB are a "necessary" part? Or is their impact on SQ relatively minor? I, as do most posting here believe implementation/talent is a major factor in determining the overall sound quality.
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georgehifi
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10-26-15: Ricevs
Most everyone else can see that implementation is more important then whether the DAC chip is R2R or not....not George...it is everything to him.....

From my very first post Ricevs, look first before posting lies.
"In my opinion when Redbook is replayed through a well implemented R2R Ladder Mutibit Dac, it's amazing, with detail, smoothness and transient attack that todays Delta Sigma, Bitstream, ESS ect ect dacs just can't match."

Cheers George
ricevs
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Lies? Man, you are off the deep end! Who are you quoting? Must be God because you are so righteous! he he. But God would not have said "In My Opinion". You don't have an opinion....you believe you have the "truth" and you keep quoting other peoples opinions to back up your "truth". You must not have much of a life to need to be so right and to tell everyone on every thread about your "truth". I feel sorry for you. The real lie here is that you do not see how beautiful you are. You are the light of the universe! You don't need to prove anything to anyone. Love yourself.....it feels sooooo Good!
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georgehifi
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10-26-15: Ricevs
Who are you quoting?


Me Me! Take another look. From my very first post!!
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1398132150&openflup&2064&4#2064

No cheers with this nightmare George
mattnshilp OP
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Ok. we are having a 50 post hiatus on George, r2r, AD or anything related to (or from) Geeorge in regards to r2r. I have put a massive amount of work into keeping this thread going and interesting. George, I consider what you are doing now disrespectful of my time and effort. You made your point over and over and we get it. There is nothing that you can say you haven't already said multiple times. Unplug your keyboard for a week and just enjoy whatever direction the thread goes.

George, no posts AT ALL, as a response to a technical or personal question! And NO POSTS in response to George guys! This is what kills threads. And I won't let it happen!!!
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