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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
ctsooner
2,480 posts
 
Hmmmmm. I used to be able to pop into this thread and quickly catch up. I wish my family told me to take Spanish over French.  At least I got a C in French. 🤨
wisnon
700 posts
 

De acuedo Matt.

Yggy se da muy alta rendimeinto, pero no es de altissima calidad en mi juicio. Por ejemplo, a mi me gusta mas qualquiera Lampi Dac.


Ademas, mi amigo viene de escuchar (durante una semana como demo) el nuevo Pacific, y me a dicho que es una verdadera bomba! Totalmente mejor que mi "Gloden Gate". Que tristeza para mi.

mattnshilp OP
917 posts
 
Wisnon, I’d be happy to hear a Golden Gate or Pacific I’m my system!!! Can you arrange it??? 😇
ctsooner
2,480 posts
 
Matt, don't burn your fingers when rolling those hot tubes!  
coach59
52 posts
 
Recently purchased the Denafrips Pontus dac at Axpona . I'm still getting to know this piece, however what this dac does with redbook cd's  is truly worth the price of admission. After making a couple of changes in digital cables, the music is so there and lifelike it will make you giggle and smile at what you're hearing. Sound stage is impressive and micro detail will give you what everyone wants..hearing new music in old music. 
I'm hoping to write a review of the Pontus and what it sounds like in my room when I get the time. But for redbook, this one is hard to beat.
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