Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

Aplhifi, perhaps but I'm now using a music server with double DSD output from the dac. The BMC, at least cannot play this.

I was told the PureDac was updated to play back DSD128..

Many DSD Dacs out ther can handle DSD128...the only prominents one that cant off the top of my head are the Benchmark 2 and the Meitner MA-1.

Yup, just confirmed it does do DSD128

http://bmc-audio.de/index.php/PureDAC-EN.html

Features:

Top-grade Digital/Analog Converter with Current Injection current-to-voltage (I/V) conversion

High-resolution asynchronous USB interface up to 32bit/384kHz

USB PCM: 16...32bit; 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384kHz.

USB DSD: DSD64, DSD128.

ASIO driver for Windows; Linux and Mac compatible

AES/EBU, coaxial and Toslink digital inputs

Balanced, reference-class headphone amplifier with digital/analog power convertion (DAPC), load-effect free (LEF) technology, a lateral MOSFET, a super-low impedance LEF output stage, and lossless Digital Intelligent Gain Management (DIGM) volume control

Balanced LEF, CI-compatible preamp that optionally operates in B.M.C. Mode, with DIGM and a vertically diffused metal oxide semiconductor (DMOS) and LEF-balanced output stage.

Separate volume controls for the line and headphone sections (the line volume position 59 represents a DAC standard output level)

Second-generation DIGM with optimized gain distribution between power amps and internal and DIGM volume levels

Optical B.M.C. Link for connecting with B.M.C. amps like the PureAmp

Remote Control

Top grade parts like MPP (conductive film polypropylene, non inductive) and balanced current capacitors, precision metal film resistors...
Massive and stylish extruded aluminum chassis

Dimensions: 14.37 x 4.06 x 12.91 inches, W/H/D (365 x 103 x 328 mm)

Weight: 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)
Related Catalogues:

B.M.C. Audio Complete Catalogue, English (300dpi photos): Download

Wisnon, my servet using JRiver MC19, can output in a large number for formats. Presently everything is output as double DSD in native DSD. Perhaps I misspoke as I had used the BMC only in 192/24 PCM coming from my old server.

Since I'm not really certain whether DSD 128 is PCM or native DSD, I will have to check. Perhaps you know.

Tbg - JRiver can output DSD128 as either a direct bitstream in native DSD format, or as DoP (DSD over PCM, which is still true DSD but transmitted in PCM frames.) In the specs for the BMC DAC given above, it doesn't state in which format it supports DSD. Once you find that out you need to setup JRiver accordingly and then the BMC DAC should be able to playback DSD128.