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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
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audiolabyrinth
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@ Mattnshilp, wow!, This may turn out to be one of the most important imformative threads I have seen in digital in a long time, Keep us posted, cheers.
guidocorona
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Hey Matt, I just discovered your DAC thread... So I'll follow your exciting front-end adventure!

Saluti, Guido
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rja
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That's an impressive array of DACs!
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ctsooner
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Can't wait for you to speak with Johnny. Maybe you can take them into his shop and do a shoot out. That could be very cool.
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audiolabyrinth
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Hi, I have a question, I live in Mobile,AL..., Does any one know who is Reputible and has a very quik turn around that is a technician shop near where I live?, I am looking to put Balanced connections on my Brand New cd-player, Thats all!, Really, an Hour Job at most, that said, I do not want to have my player sitting for weeks to get this done at somebody's shop, I understand they may have to order the Balanced connections, I believe this should only take two to three weeks to get it done, I got one price quoted to me of $150.00 which is a very fair price, and of course I would have to pay shipping both ways, I'm not looking to get this done for cheaper, Just the turn around time I am after, Thanks in advance.
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