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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
ricred1
2,058 posts
 
$48K - $59K, that's almost funny. It's time for me to stop and be happy.
audioengr
3,282 posts
 

I'm am also getting superb results from my Interchange Ethernet interface with Jriver using DLNA now.  I am currently modeling a Roon interface, so we will see how it stacks up against the DLNA Jriver player.  I can do a fairly quick A/B because it supports both DLNA and Roon.

BTW, Matt, I finally got my XMOS USB interface working.  Sounds great.  If you wanted to upgrade the Overdrive SX and swap this module in for your older M2Tech firmware module, let me know.  Much lower jitter.  It only needs a driver for Windows. 

I also have new mods for the Overdrive SX that take it to a new level yet.

Steve N.

Empirical Audio

mattnshilp OP
917 posts
 
Ricred1- no argument there. I don’t want to go into pricing. If you are interested, pricing is “flexible” from posted retail. PM me for an explanation. Sam is a great guy and I don’t want to openly state more then that. 

Steve, my ODSX is loving life in my office system and just sounds awesome!! I am using it with my aurender N10 as a source. I’ll email to chat about more upgrades and the xmos usb swap. Thanks for letting me know. For those who don’t know, until my Light Harmonic Davinci2 came the Empirical Audio OverDrive SE and then SX was my reference DAC. And is just stupid good!!!
wisnon
700 posts
 

Hahahah

Matt, you finally bit. Told you about the MP long ago. I guess by now you heard about the Mark Porzilli tech advancements, huh?

wisnon
700 posts
 

Matt, it only took you 2+ years with some reminders along the way. LoL:

wisnon


667 posts02-09-2015 2:28pm
  • Matt,

    AL wants the Lumin with ANALOG volume control.

    I agree that Devialet with AIR streaming built in is the most "one box" solution out there as it even has power amps at the end. Streamer/Dac/Integrated amp all in one box. Very attractive bling box too.

    Matt, what no Laufer teknik MEMORY Player?
    http://www.thememoryplayer.net/

AND

wisnon
  • 04-03-2017 5:58pm

667 posts

Matt, Cstooner have you guys tried the very affordably priced MemoryPlayer Mini...2500 to 3500 dollars?

AND

wisnon

667 posts   04-14-2017 9:12pm
  • Yes Matt, Ethernet is also packetized data.

    Why not try a Lauferteknik Memory Player? It has a LOT of software innovations and the newly released MP MINI is only $3500 with 2TB of defractionalized SSD memory. The big brothers with built in dacs are over $20K.

    I will reach out to the Lampi guys and see if they cant get you a demo GA after Axpona. the Pentodes are not swappable, so little chance of OCD for you. LoL


wisnon
667 posts   05-10-2017 1:27pm

Also for Matt:

"https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/laufer-teknik-memory-player-64-i-ve-finally-found-what-i-ve-b...;

Check it out.

and

wisnon


667 posts

Matt,
Though I have not heard it, the MEMORY PLAYER BY MARK PORZILLI is the only one with proprietary tech.

Its the one that has the potential to be VERY different. Nothing me too about it.


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