@drrnc2 I have found pretty much the opposite--the better the DAC (or perhaps any link in the chain) the better the marginal recording sounds.
Well said, Rich. During our get togethers at Vinh's that assertion held up. We listened to recordings of differing quality, and in every case, the better conduit sounded better.
@jayctoy You made a wise move with the Ares. Along the lines of the 4 products lining up so closely, the sub $700 one is the absolute no-brainer, and most obvious choice. One gives up very little, even to the Terminator. Of course, the chassis and overall aesthetic step forward as one moves up the ladder, if one considers those attributes critical
Well said, Rich. During our get togethers at Vinh's that assertion held up. We listened to recordings of differing quality, and in every case, the better conduit sounded better.
@jayctoy You made a wise move with the Ares. Along the lines of the 4 products lining up so closely, the sub $700 one is the absolute no-brainer, and most obvious choice. One gives up very little, even to the Terminator. Of course, the chassis and overall aesthetic step forward as one moves up the ladder, if one considers those attributes critical