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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
erikminer
433 posts
 
Matt I did try chunky and as you said it's really is not as smooth as well..smooth, and damned if I didn't heard a difference between the higher end Skippy and the house brands

As for mouse nuts the trick is in the matching.. Pairs are tough enough but Oy Vey, just try getting enough sets for a discrete stepped attenuator!
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audiolabyrinth
4,555 posts
 
Thankyou jon2020 for the link, interesting product.
wisnon
700 posts
 
You guys actually didnt know about the Trinity Dac? Where have you been hibernating? LoL
wisnon
700 posts
 
Alex, I totally agree about the DSD, especially as I have Tbs worth and listen with this:
http://parttimeaudiophile.com/2014/07/04/lampizator-dsd-dac/
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jon2020
988 posts
 
Well, surprise, at over $50k, the Tinity DAC does not do DSD as well, just as intended by its designer.
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