Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

System:

Totaldac Monobloc DAC's and Totaldac Server/Reclocker made for Monobloc DAC's, all DSD Ready

Music network consisting of an Ipad, NAS, and Router feeding server via Ethernet cables, controlled over Wifi. Both NAS and Router powered with Paul Hynes SR5-12 Linear Supplies. Network is isolated as music network with no homerun Ethernet or internet required.

Super tweaked Technics 1200MKV Turn Table with Benz Ebony HS

Joseph Audio Perspective Speakers

NOS Valves VRD Mono Tube Amps and NOS Valves NBS Preamp. Both latest and greatest versions. Transparent is the word.

System powered with 2 dedicated circuits. One circuit using PI Audio UberBuss Conditioner to power the amps, pre, DAC's, and Server/Reclocker.
Second circuit for music network (NAS/Router) powered with PI Audio MiniBuss Conditioner.

Analog interconnects and speaker cables are Antipodes Reference

Power cables mix:
WyWires Silver Juice II
Avanti Audio Allegro
PI Audio Mongo
TWL 7+

Digital Cables:
Antipodes Kokiri AES/EBU
Totaldac USB Cable/Filter
Empirical Audio 4' BNC to BNC SPDIF Cable

Room is right and ready, tuned with traps, diffusors, panels

That bout covers it. Sounds very real and makes me want to dance every time I listen.

Bander,

I suggest an even broader rule; no comments from any manufacturer touting his/her own products. That's what ads are for. If people like Audioengineer want to share their technical insights, those are welcome, but mfr/members should not use this forum as a marketplace.

One man's opinion.

Neal

Nglazer - I disagree. Although Alex did overstep his bounds with a critical comment about Steve's equipment, overall I think what they provided added significantly to the discussion. Having the actual designers/engineers who build the gear is a luxury, not a hinderance. To be honest, I can't find a single comment by Steve that would be construed as negative or critical to or about Alex's equipment. As I requested before, technical commentary about your own equipment is fine, thats it. Steve and Alex both gave me in depth opinions and input off thread.

Agear - I am trying to steer clear of digital manipulation to correct my rooms flaws. I agree with you Agear, the best solution is a better room, not manipulating the signal.

Paul79 - I have no interest in a second system or changing my equipment. I already have a second system at the office (Musical Fidelity DAC and Integrated with Kef speakers). But your suggestion to touch base with GIK Acoustics is excellent and I have already reached out to them. I need a professional to help and they already responded to my first emails. Thank you for a great suggestion.

The best scenario is to move to the basement, give my wife back the office, and get my OWN room. I need to start hinting to the boss a win/win solution...

I have never made any comments about Alexs products, directly or indirectly

Steve N.
Empirical Audio

Matt, Oh yeah, The ole man cave!, santuary at last!