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
Steve, what isolator? What does it do? Is that something that we should all be looking at IRT our mac mini servers? Thanks so much for the help and thoughts in this thread.
I've had the Antipodes DX for close to 3 months. I became interested in it last year when Steve (audioengr) won "best of show" using it with his DAC and commented on it positively. If there is no objection I'll post some of my thoughts about it on this thread over the next few days.
On the contrary Mrpaul... Please do tell us your detailed impressions of the Antipodes DX. G.
Mr Paul- I am on the verge of pulling the trigger on said DX. I eagerly await your impressions!!!