Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

Knghifi, Jon, Charles, Guido, thanks very much for your comments. And Erik, thanks for your inputs as well, about both the DAC and the tires.

JoeCasey, yes, I chose the "PDK" automatic. I'm a "purist" about some things to some degree, but not in this case :-)

As you may be aware, btw, the PDK is a seven-speed "dual clutch" automatic, which actually out-accelerates the manual version (at least if the package which includes "launch control" is opted for, which I did not get).

Best regards,
-- Al

I'd have got the PDK also.. if I was a player like you :-) And FYI the new Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3 all seasons are almost as good as most other brands pure summer only tires, of course a rear drive Porsche still sucks in the snow even with dedicated winter tires..

Erikminer :

If I was Matt considering that at the beginning of this very long journey the original goal was: "Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD"
I'd "really" want to get a listen to the Berkley.. but that's just me.

+1

Manual transmission is past history. Ferrari, Lambo, McLaren all don't even offer anything but paddle shifters. Even Porsche only offers PDK on the new 911 turbo. The human factor is the limiter to much faster 0-60 times. I had a 2007 911 turbo for years and it was manual. It was great but I never got close to the full performance out of it; it needed PDK. The cars speed and tech has superseded my ability to shift quickly enough. And I honestly like paddle shifting; it's like clutchless shifting, but I am still completely in control of when I shift, and what gears I shift into to. But then, in traffic, you can just pop it back into automatic and drive free and easy.

Yes the Berkeley is intriguing. I'm still trying to get a Romulus in as well. The list continues.

Manual transmission is past history. Ferrari, Lambo, McLaren all don't even offer anything but paddle shifters. Even Porsche only offers PDK on the new 911 turbo. The human factor is the limiter to much faster 0-60 times. I had a 2007 911 turbo for years and it was manual. It was great but I never got close to the full performance out of it; it needed PDK. The cars speed and tech has superseded my ability to shift quickly enough. And I honestly like paddle shifting; it's like clutchless shifting, but I am still completely in control of when I shift, and what gears I shift into to. But then, in traffic, you can just pop it back into automatic and drive free and easy.

There's no question with technology, you get higher performance with PDK vs manual. Even F1 cars are PDK now.

We all drive sport cars for a reason. I enjoy the art/involvement of driving. Later Porsches are definitely superior and easier to drive fast but sometimes I enjoy the rawness of older models. Looking for add a 993, last of air cool and a nice bridge between old and modern. Price has skyrocketed so tough to find a decent deal.