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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
wisnon
700 posts
 
I suspect that all the quality tube Dacs/CDPs sound excellent.

I myself am desperate to hear the DHT based Lampi Big7. From what I am getting as feedback, this is the new DAC standard. The lucky 20 people who own one need to stop keeping this secret to themselves.

Hopefully, I get to hear one next week in NYC.
lloydelee21
1,202 posts
 
Hi Wisnon,

Definitely post when you've heard the 7! Enjoy.
agear
1,362 posts
 
A shootout between in the ODSE and Romulus is in order....
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audiolabyrinth
4,555 posts
 
Matt, you are correct, that post was confusing!, just as you said, I thought you were there, take a ride over there matt, a sure way to straighten out that ill said post.
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ctsooner
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Guys, sorry about that post. I have MS and often have some congnitive stuff when I post. Hard to explain it, but thanks for understanding.

I heard it on the Vandy 5's too and it was still HOLY CRAP. Heck it should be for the price. All of your DAC's should sound pretty awesome for the price point. Like anything else, there are some differences that each person likes or doesn't like. That's what makes this thread so much fun.

Matt, if you are going to head over there to check it out in the store, let me know and maybe we can coordinate it so I can come down too. that could be fun. Just love listening to good music.
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