Rsf507 - if your going to insult me, don't do it right on my thread....
Actually it's funny. I decided a while ago that what I want to accomplish is in my hands. I would have been done with my ODSE very happily. The DSD is in my room because Alex offered. But I'm glad he did.
I had discussed DAC's with Ketcham when I started my thread. We spoke many times. The Allnic intrigued me back then but it wasn't available yet.
At the level I am currently at, if I can't get a unit in my room to listen, I'm not going to consider it. I have my wonderful ODSE. And look forward to giving the DSD a good listen. If the Allnic or Romulus find their way into my room for a listen I'm happy to hear them, but I'm not desperate.
My stereo is the best it's ever been. Speakers, pre-amp, amp, cables, power conditioning, rack, source (Mac mini) - all thrilled and not looking further. SO close to there with the DAC. More like trying to re-affirm my decision then anything else.
My electrician is coming over today to run 2 dedicated 20 amp lines (one for amps, one for all else). And I was just lent some great acoustic panels to help clean up my rooms reflections a bit.
Contrary to RSF's brilliant observation (because he knows me so well), I am actually crazy close to having my dream system complete. Most of you have truly helped me along; thank you.
Yes, I still have a few DAC's in the running. But I'm at the level where any on my list would make me happy for a very long time.
Report to come later today.
Actually it's funny. I decided a while ago that what I want to accomplish is in my hands. I would have been done with my ODSE very happily. The DSD is in my room because Alex offered. But I'm glad he did.
I had discussed DAC's with Ketcham when I started my thread. We spoke many times. The Allnic intrigued me back then but it wasn't available yet.
At the level I am currently at, if I can't get a unit in my room to listen, I'm not going to consider it. I have my wonderful ODSE. And look forward to giving the DSD a good listen. If the Allnic or Romulus find their way into my room for a listen I'm happy to hear them, but I'm not desperate.
My stereo is the best it's ever been. Speakers, pre-amp, amp, cables, power conditioning, rack, source (Mac mini) - all thrilled and not looking further. SO close to there with the DAC. More like trying to re-affirm my decision then anything else.
My electrician is coming over today to run 2 dedicated 20 amp lines (one for amps, one for all else). And I was just lent some great acoustic panels to help clean up my rooms reflections a bit.
Contrary to RSF's brilliant observation (because he knows me so well), I am actually crazy close to having my dream system complete. Most of you have truly helped me along; thank you.
Yes, I still have a few DAC's in the running. But I'm at the level where any on my list would make me happy for a very long time.
Report to come later today.