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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

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snopro
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Matt,
Did you get a chance to hear a Denafrips Terminatot Dac? It’s been getting glowing reviews from reviewers and audiophiles.

Joe


snopro
315 posts
 
Here’s the website, vinshineaudio.com. 

6moons gave it a blue moon award stating that it was in the same league as the Aqua Formula. It is much cheaper, less than half the price!
snopro
315 posts
 
Hi Charles,
No I have not heard it yet. I would like to, figured maybe Matt might have heard it.
This thread is to long didn’t want to search through all the pages.

Audiotroy thanks for pointing that out, still for the money it looks like a very good Dac.

I heard the Aqua Formula before the update and thought it sounded really nice, but I really don’t want to send that much on a DAC. I still prefer vinyl better.



snopro
315 posts
 
Dlcockrum, well said and I looked at the price of the updated Formula. The retail is $17,000 now.

Just because something cost more doesn’t necessarily make it a better product especially in high end Audio. 


snopro
315 posts
 
@audiolabyrinth
The Memory Player is designed by Mark Porzilli. The company is Laufer Teknik it is not a PS Audio product.

Hope that clears things up.
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