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
Hi Ketcham, I realize that searching on almost 60 pages of thread will be tedious, but the PS Direct Stream has been already examined and discussed at some length on this thread.

G.
To all those who are posting on the new upgraded forum version, those posts don't propagate to the older forum style. Try to keep posts on the older style until they discontinue it now 30th.
Hi matt, I've,I will get in touch with you over the weekend, I've been busy at work, cheers.
For anyone attending the NYC show this weekend, the new Rowland Daemon super-integrated will be live in the

Elija Budd Room

Saluti, Guido
@guidocorona. Now that is an integrated I want to hear. Please update us of your thoughts on it. It's on my must hear list.