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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
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
My Marantz SA-10 arrived today
Built in March 2018 in Japan.
Playing Bartok String Quartets as the first CD played.
A little strident to start.
Now halfway through first CD and getting better.
breaking in...
guidocorona
4,114 posts
 

Hello Elizabeth.... I am not surprised that the Bartok quartets might sound a little strident.... I'm afraid that your new Marantz needs to share the blame with good old Bela.... As much as I love Bartok's overall opus, his quartets are, IMO a little edgy for my old ears *Grins!*


Saluti, G.

 

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nadimjaber
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Hola a todos, utilizo como DAC en mi sistema el Schiit Yggdrasil 
http://www.schiit.com/products/yggdrasil

Una máquina estupenda de conversión digital analógica diseñada exclusivamente para ello. Tanto a través de su conexión por USB como balanceado digital, con un sonido muy completo y envolvente. Te da una escena sonora estupenda y la música que tengo almacenada en el Mac mini y periféricos funciona de maravilla. Lo mismo con la música 16/44 utilizando como transporte mi lector de CD Electrocompaniet EMC1UP.
Una combinación muy buena si lo que buscas es un DAC que sea solo DAC y saque lo mejor de tu colección de CD y de música almacenada.
 
mattnshilp OP
894 posts
 
Gracias Nadimjaber. Mi espanol es muy malo, pero yo tengo un EMC1UP especial mk 3 por dos anos en 2016/2017. Me gusto mucho pero no necesito con mi musica computadora. Y el Yggdrasil es una DAC muy bueno por la moneda, pero no es mejor de otras dac’s en este conversation. Gracias!!!
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ctsooner
2,104 posts
 
Hmmmmm. I used to be able to pop into this thread and quickly catch up. I wish my family told me to take Spanish over French.  At least I got a C in French. 🤨
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