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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
aplhifi-usa
38 posts
 
Aplhifi, this is all true of the BMC PureDac for $1790

Tbg, if you say so. :-)

Hopefully you can compare the BMC PureDac with the DSD-S some day soon and give your honest opinion about the audio quality difference.

Best wishes,
Alex Peychev
APL Hi-Fi
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audiolabyrinth
4,483 posts
 
Alex, your humor is killing me!, I enjoy a great laugh now and then, thankyou, you are about the 4th person that has said the same on this thread!
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Aplhifi, perhaps but I'm now using a music server with double DSD output from the dac. The BMC, at least cannot play this.
wisnon
700 posts
 
I was told the PureDac was updated to play back DSD128..

Many DSD Dacs out ther can handle DSD128...the only prominents one that cant off the top of my head are the Benchmark 2 and the Meitner MA-1.
wisnon
700 posts
 
Yup, just confirmed it does do DSD128

http://bmc-audio.de/index.php/PureDAC-EN.html

Features:

Top-grade Digital/Analog Converter with Current Injection current-to-voltage (I/V) conversion

High-resolution asynchronous USB interface up to 32bit/384kHz

USB PCM: 16...32bit; 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384kHz.

USB DSD: DSD64, DSD128.

ASIO driver for Windows; Linux and Mac compatible

AES/EBU, coaxial and Toslink digital inputs

Balanced, reference-class headphone amplifier with digital/analog power convertion (DAPC), load-effect free (LEF) technology, a lateral MOSFET, a super-low impedance LEF output stage, and lossless Digital Intelligent Gain Management (DIGM) volume control

Balanced LEF, CI-compatible preamp that optionally operates in B.M.C. Mode, with DIGM and a vertically diffused metal oxide semiconductor (DMOS) and LEF-balanced output stage.

Separate volume controls for the line and headphone sections (the line volume position 59 represents a DAC standard output level)

Second-generation DIGM with optimized gain distribution between power amps and internal and DIGM volume levels

Optical B.M.C. Link for connecting with B.M.C. amps like the PureAmp

Remote Control

Top grade parts like MPP (conductive film polypropylene, non inductive) and balanced current capacitors, precision metal film resistors...
Massive and stylish extruded aluminum chassis

Dimensions: 14.37 x 4.06 x 12.91 inches, W/H/D (365 x 103 x 328 mm)

Weight: 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)
Related Catalogues:

B.M.C. Audio Complete Catalogue, English (300dpi photos): Download
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