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Will computer to DAC replace transports and cdp's?

From my limited reading it seems that a cd burned to a hard drive will be a bit for bit copy because of the software programs used to rip music files. A transport has to get it right the first time and feed the info to a dac. Wavelength audio has some interesting articles about computer based systems and have made a strong statement that a transport will never be able to compete with a hard drive>dac combo.

Anybody care to share their thoughts?
kublakhan
clio09
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Based on Alex's last two posts, it wouldn't surprise me to see a totally re-engineered iPod coming from APL-HiFi in the future - for the low, low, price of $4995 no less.
kthomas
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Just an iPod with a digital output - USB2.0 or Firewire, preferably - would be great. Not if it meant I had to use iTunes, but if it meant I could carry around lossless music and plug it directly into a high-end DAC, it would be great.
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onhwy61
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Aplhifi, I'm glad to hear that computer audio has a future since virtually ever disc released today is recorded, mixed and/or mastered via a computer based system.
aplhifi
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Clio09, well, actually, since I've learned the hard way, I was thinking to just wrap up the iPod with magnetic material and fill it up with Epoxy and some Silicone and offer it at $550. Battery power supply for it is in the works too at additional charge of course. Ultimately, I am also going to remove its video and display capabilities for even more amazing sound.

Wish me luck!

Regards,
Alex
ecka
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Alex, I have A-B'ed the CDSD to EMM DAC and my PC with a Lynx sound card which allows it to be slaved to the DAC clock. Whilst I did not expect it to be this way, I must say that in regards to the sound for CD material ie PCM 16/44.1 , the two systems were indistinguishable. My friends who have very trustworthy ears have confirmed my impressions.
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