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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
erikminer
433 posts
 
Making waves?? Not me ;-)
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audiolabyrinth
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awfull quite matt, mmm, must be in a trance over the possiblitys of the Esoteric K-01?
mattnshilp OP
894 posts
 
Actually I'm in traction from trying to move it alone from car to house.
Holy cr&p this things heavy!

My ODSE will be done burning in tomorrow. Ran it for a month straight. 720 hours +/- . I need help getting the K-01 into the rack, so I'm waiting for my brother to come over and help.

Been busy with the kids. Last few days before school starts, lots to do. Looking forward to a normal routine again.

Alex is sending the DSD-S back to me but I'm not sure when.

I'll post a quick report of my ODSE when I get a chance to listen. Hopefully it will sound the same as the one I auditioned before. I'll also post on first opinions on the K-01 when I get it set up.

Sorry for the lul.
erikminer
433 posts
 
Here's a another thought.. I just replaced a Ayon Spirit MKIII and a PS Audio Directstream with a Devialet 200.. I only have a few hours on it but holy moly .. I am officially off the merry go round!
melbguy1
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Erkminer, I read Jeff Fritz is smitten with the Devialet amps as well.
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