>Neal, the system will not allow me to see your contact info. I am not sure how to manage this new Agon<
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Shakey
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Shakey
What is the best transport?
I want to upgrade my transport. I am using the Audio Note CDT 2. My dac is the Audio Note 2.1x sig. I have not yet auditioned any new transports, but have read up on the Audio Note CDT 4 and the Esoteric P-03.
Both of these are in the 16-18k price range. My budget can go that high. Will my dac be good enough or be overpowered?
What else is available which should be considered?
Both of these are in the 16-18k price range. My budget can go that high. Will my dac be good enough or be overpowered?
What else is available which should be considered?
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I`m sure computer audio based systems can sound excellent,at this stage many CD users just are`nt 'compelled' to change just yet.I `m certain at some point in the future many will make that transition but there`s no great sense of urgency.Of course it's a personal decision and just responding to the question that music server has ARRIVED years ago. Once it's setup, you will never go back to spinning the silver disk. Having a juke box at my finger tips and the ability to rediscover my music collection again. My Transporter is both a receiver and dac so save the hassle in an extra PC and digital cable. When I demo the Lamp L4, it took 4 different PCs and 2 digital cables before finding the best combo. So depending on your setup, might require some work to get the best sound. |
i enjoy a pretty good computer based system using the PSA perfect wave dac and bridge. have some friends who also have good PC set-ups. the convenience and features of PC audio are outstanding. i really enjoy it. that being said...i have not heard ANYTHING in the PC realm that can touch my perfect wave transport. for normal listening, my pc set-up is more then adequate. for critical listening, i go for the PWT. contrary to what some folks think, i've found pc audio still has some work to do. the PWT is an incredible piece of equipment. given its price, i'd call it a "giant killer". think anyone considering spending several thousand on a transport should give it an audition. good luck |
"Please elaborate. In my experience I have not yet heard a digital system that can best high-end analog. Would love to hear what you recommend." Well, now we are crossing the line into advertising so the moderators may nix this, but I'll first start with the customer posts and reviews that support this: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=95464.msg960567#msg960567 http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=101877.0 http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=97269.0 http://www.dagogo.com/View-Article.asp?hArticle=860 Okay, now the recommendation: Overdrive USB+ DAC with the right options driven from Mac Mini with Amarra or Pure Music or PC with Jriver or Jplay. Music ripped from CDs using XLD on Mac to AIFF format or dbpoweramp on PC to .wav format. This has earned TAS best of show at RMAF the last 2 years, Golden Ear Award, Editors Choice Award and will be in recommended components in Stereophile. Steve N. Empirical Audio |
Changeout, Send me your email address at [email protected]. If you are comfortable, send cel number as well. Thx. |
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