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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
audioengr
3,282 posts
 
Doesn't foobar also support DLNA? That was the one that I used while I was experimenting with the ethernet input, apart from Jriver.

I didn't know that, thanks.  I have not used Foobar for years, so I only have an older version.  I'll give it a try.

Steve N.

Empirical Audio

nitewulf
422 posts
 
Matt what tracks do you use to test all the gears?
mattnshilp OP
917 posts
 
Brittany Spears - Oops I did it again
Flock of Seagulls - SpaceAge Love Song
The Wiggles - Hot Potato
Abbot & Costello - Whose on First
Clint Eastwood plays the Clasics - Chopsticks 


😂😂😂

Sorry. I couldn’t help myself. 

I’ll post the real lost tomorrow. I’m too tired to think anything but silly now. 😜
mattnshilp OP
917 posts
 
Quite a few new videos up on my YouTube channel for those that are watching....

https://youtu.be/KU6FcOSJjTA
ctsooner
2,480 posts
 
Video's only on Brittany right?
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