Is computer audio a bust?

Agear, several truths drive me to my basic indifference to this thread. One, using a music server is far more convenient than playing cds or sacds. Two data that is repeatedly read off the optical drive and then replayed off that drive is more accurate than those read by a universal player's optical drive. Three, high definition copies are superior to low definition drives. There is more information and the digital filters apply at much higher frequencies. Four true DSD information goes through a different portion of the Sabre chip and sounds superior to PCM. Five, I think the old adage that bits are bits is ridiculous. Cabling has a major impact on what bits are received as does the accuracy of the clocks involved.

Finally, this thread is not different from any others–there is never any consensus. Matt has satisfied his interests and had the good fortune to hear many units in his own room. Most of us don't even have a dealer where they might even hear one player. I was curious enough to see how this played out, but quickly lost interest as the logistics grew more complicated.

I will just go back to listening to well ripped cds played back in double DSD, as well as many sacds in DSD on my hard drive. I'm sure that you too were unaffected by this thread and will continue to enjoy your system. Good luck.

Finally, this thread is not different from any others–there is never any consensus.

I think that is the beauty of this forum. Differing opinions are what drives everything here. I read them all, try a few, throw out most or them and form my own opinions. Audio is no different than automotive in that vein....there are fifty ways to get from 0-60 mph. We all choose our own route.
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Agear, Congrats on the Aries!,Happy listening.

Hi Agear,
Have the Aries and Lampizator level 7 met or exceeded your lofty expectations? A DHT(EML 45 tube) DAC is very interesting.Congratulations.
Charles,

08-24-14: Tbg

....this thread is not different from any others–there is never any consensus.

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08-24-14: Mitch4t
Finally, this thread is not different from any others–there is never any consensus.
I think that is the beauty of this forum. Differing opinions are what drives everything here. I read them all, try a few, throw out most or them and form my own opinions. Audio is no different than automotive in that vein....there are fifty ways to get from 0-60 mph. We all choose our own route.

Its just information Tbg that can be used or not used at Mitch stated. As I have said before, Audiophiles are fickle creatures like cats, and you cannot predict or explain their choices. That being said, we are all unique creations, and cannot or should not be ground into some homogenous, fascist consensus.