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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD UPDATE:I tried the Empirical Audio Final Drive with the Aeris every way I could think of…. I am focusing on burning in the Aeris, so I did not unplug it and try the ODSE at this time (other then a quick test I will touch on, just to confirm a theo... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD My apologies all. Between my family and work, my audiophile obsession is getting put on the back burner. The kids are off to sleep away tomorrow (at least 2 of 3) so the day has been spent working and then prepping and packing last minute. My olde... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD On a side note, I have to say I am stunned no one has scooped up my Rowland Capri S2 pre-amp with PC1 power supply I have for sale. I used it until the Criterion came in. It is a stunning pre-amp and is a steal for the price I am asking. I can't t... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Steve, that's my next listening session. Guido, I tried FD directly between ODSE and Veritas and preferred the Criterion in between. Now to try FD between ODSE and Criterion and FD between Criterion and Veritas. With all the Rowland gear being tra... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Neurotic you say?!?!?I resemble that remark!I'm still away, will be home late tonight and have to work all day tomorrow and Friday to pay for my holiday. The Aesthetix will come when Jon contacts me and lets me know it's in, properly burned in, an... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD FYI - I am leaving for Boston today and won't be back until Wed. I'm following on my phone but no updates will be posted. Aeris and DS will cook while I am away. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD AGear. I'm not sure why you say that. I actually just emailed Guido and told him that his prized Aeris better turn a corner in the next 300 burn-in hours or I'm keeping the ODSE (or DirectStream if it blows me away). I have absolutely no bias towa... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD UPDATE:First off, I ran the ODSE direct to my amps using the Final Drives. ODSE set with the recessed switches to activate the volume control and adjust the output to match amplifier direct. Wired - ODSE XLR out to Final Drive XLR in (all gains on... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Albert Porter's Virtual System has 68 pages, 3389 posts, no idea how many views but I would imagine its in the hundreds of thousands…. Not really important, just interesting to note. | |
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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD UPDATE: (SORT OF)My apologies to all, but my day to play turned into a day to work.So my update is limited.I did try to run the ODSE via the Final Drive direct to my amps and I seam to have run into a snag. I am trying to work through it with Stev... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD AGear - Thank you for your input. I am, by no means, a professional reviewer and appreciate your six moons quote as it better describes the MA1 in a more objective description then my own. If you could maybe provide some links to professional revi... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD My Criterion and the Aeris are far from dark. The Criterion is toneless. The Capri S2 has a bit of a dark tinge, but the Criterion is not remotely dark, nor is the Aeris. In fact, the Aeris is currently a bit bright if anything. I just don't want ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Happy Fathers Day to all you Dads!!May your day be filled with wonderful family and beautiful music!! | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Lol. I was actually going to break out the Final Drives today but Merrill came over. With the Aeris 400h away from ready and the DirectStream also 2 weeks minimum from ready (after it arrives Tuesday), the next thing up is a comparison of DAC dire... |