Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

labtec, Welcome to the BIG city son. 

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Yes Matt, it does suck, but for many of us, that's the way it is.  I wish I could afford an even better system, but I can live vicariously though many of you guys and visit a lot of dealers whom I know and don't seem to mind me not purchasing with every trip.  

Those are good questions and ones that many of us were wondering about a bit I'm sure. Takes nothing away from my thoughts about your posts, but congrats on the office building.  That's a great thing I'm sure.  

audioengr
2,517 posts
02-04-2016 7:56pm
Matt - I recently built an ODSX for a customer that did not care about 176 or 192 file playback, so I installed my new XMOS USB interface in it for him. This is the first one like this. This combo is simply incredible. Hands-down the best SQ I have ever heard, from analog or digital sources. Even really old tracks, like Peter Frampton live sound amazing. He also ordered my Power Block USB cable supply to go with it, which makes a big difference.

I am still working hard on my new Ethernet interface, which supports all formats, PCM and DSD. I should have one running in the next week I hope. This I think will be the default interface for the ODSX.

Steve N.

Empirical Audio

Steve, will that USB module ever be available for public consumption or will Ethernet be the new interface king?

Matt, you might want to check out the Clarus Crimson HC power cord for your amp.  I have one on my Mark Levinson 23.5 and it made a big improvement.

Thanks for the response Mattnshilp.  I trusted you (and others) would find the questions reasonable.

As a CPA, I can fully appreciate how a cash crunch and timing can often make decision making seem illogical.  I was looking at it strictly from a SQ and long-term $$$ issue.

Perhaps you can use the Cable Company for your power cord upgrade to try and find the right match without experiencing the same buy/sell issue you did with the Plasmatron.

I would just caution that the Plasmatron is basically just a voltage sag prevention device (not even for amplifiers).  It's not a power conditioner as the mfg. specifically states.  Thus, if you experienced a benefit, it means that your house has voltage sag issues and/or the power supplies in your equipment deteriorate in performance without the help of this device.  I'm not sure you can "offset" that benefit with any passive power cord on the market, but best of luck and please share if you do.

The only thing I'm still confused about is your comment that you "don't buy and sell things".  Were you being facetious because every sentence after that referred to currently buying buildings and selling speakers/watches/plasmatron? 

Either way...good luck.