Where's Digital playback at today ?

'Bill Hobba knows my equipment, at least the Off-Ramp 4.'

Sure do - and its good stuff.

But its vitally important to not take my, Steve's, or any-ones word for anything - you MUST hear it for yourself and in your own system.

For example I tried the Killer DAC with Steve's OR4 as source compared to a really wild upgradaded battery powered Wadia transport. Now normally the OR4 SLAUGHTERS transports. Not in this case - the transport was harmonically rich and very pleasing to listen to, the OR had better tighter bass and greater detail but a whiteness to it I don't think would appeal to analogue guys. I actually preferred the transport, but it wasn't the type of thing you would say one is better than the other for sure - others may prefer the OR.

Bottom line is you must listen for youself.

Thanks
Bill

In_Shore

Things have improved significantly in the last 10 years. Mostly the jitter is now lower than ever. Also DACs are using better digital filters and some use none, which is best. Other advancements are in ground-loop isolation and preamps.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio

Bill - time to add the Dynamo power supply to your OR4. Also, the Plasmatron from vhaudio.com makes a huge difference. These together deliver a very analog sound, even with 44.1 files.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio