Wadia 170i transport experience?

Flg2001 said:
"and... do not forget that only WAV files are acceptable for proper reproduction."

With a good upsampling DAC and precise clock, error corrected Apple Lossless can't be distinguished from the original WAV files.

Dave

Dave - I originally had all my music library in Apple Lossless format - and it was very listenable and close to my reference - the Reimyo CDP777 at that time. I am sure that many will be more than well served with this format in their iPODS listening thru the 170i.

Converting those files to WAV (only those files ripped from CDs as we know, since iTUNES downloads are not HiRez yet) gave me a little extra definition in the upper frequencies (just a tad) and placed it closer to the Reimyo at the expense of the files size.

Fernando

You clearly have better hearing than me Fenando as I compared .wav, .aiff and apple lossless and could in no way tell a difference.

Fernando, I have no doubt that what you're saying is true, with your DAC. I'm saying that with my DAC there is no difference because the upsampling program and reclocking is so good. My DAC upsamples to DSD-level and applies an alogarythm that challenges any format. Pure DSD IS better and so is 24/192, but no much else.

Dave

Dumb question, but I really do not understand something.I have been an Audiophile for my whole life , but computers are a new thing for me.

My daughter bought me for Fathers day a Minin Ipod Shuffle, (the type that clips on to a shirt) to play my tunes while cutting the 13 Acres of grass.

Anyway, I downloaded about 500 songs to I tunes and the Ipod shuffle works great!

But, to go further, and say I buy a I POD Classic 120 and the Wadia Docking station.
Wouldnt I have to store thousands of my songs onto my computer before down loading them into the new Ipod Classic 120 ?

Wouldnt that take up a large portion of my Computers hard drive to do this?