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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Gopher and HiFial -I think I speak for everyone here when I ask that you take this outside please. I have noting to add until my DAC's arrive, so I welcome anyone elses input on anyting dac related that add's to this threads topic. But I don't thi... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Update:My DirectStream is delayed. They are waiting for displays. Sigh. They are expecting it to ship NEXT Monday (6/9). Maybe this Friday. I asked the representative if they would be willing to keep it there and burn it in for 2 weeks, 24/7 throu... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I'm sorry guys. I think I would be doing everyone (and myself) an injustice by rushing the reviews. I have spent a significant amount of both time and money to acquire these units. I want to do it right. I may not wait 800 hours Guido, but I think... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I have a friend who slow roasts a Briscuit over 36h. And he does taste it to adjust seasoning along the way. So that blows my culinary analogy. Trust me. I hate the wait!!! Especially in this case. Sorry guys. Patience, as they say, is a virtue.... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Lol. I don't even listen until it's ready. Especially a DAC. DAC's on, getting source from computer on-line radio station, running into my powered on pre-amp, amps off. That's why it helps to have people who know how long break in will be. I just ... | |
| PS Audio Direct Stream I am pretty sure it's a 30 day return policy. So I will chew up the first 20 days burning in.....I better confirm the length of that return policy. ;) | |
| PS Audio Direct Stream Everything I have read thus far suggests the DS only needs about 100 hours of burn in time (that's about 4-5 days) to reach full potential. This is important to me so that I can give the unit the best chance it has to shine. Has anyone heard it ne... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD The Aeris will be done burning in on Tuesday 6/24. That'l put 600 hours on it, which apparently is what it needs to really shine. Having owned (and still own - up for Sale) a Rowland Capri S2 preamp I can confirm that Rowland gear really takes a l... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I don't think the computer can output 2 different USB audio devices at once. No biggie, I'll figure something out. I'll keep everyone updated as things cook and stew. The OverDrive SE should be here mid to late next week, as well as the DS. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Can I use an iPod somehow? | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Update on Aeris:I just confirmed that the Aeris is essentially brand new. It has between 45 and 90 hours on it. Typically Rowland gear needs 500+ hours to really blossom. Crapburgers!!! I was really hoping it was burned in already.....That will de... | |
| PS Audio Direct Stream I wish he gave a list of "all" the other DAC's he has had in his room besides the uber $31k DAC. That statement is sorta worthless without a list. I get that the DS is 90% of the Diamond, and that's an impressive statement. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD 4orreal - sorry. There are dozens of DAC's. If anyone wants to send me a DAC to add to the shoutout, feel free. I have already been contacted by one small manufacturer to get his product in my shoutout. I'm happy to listen if anyone wants, but opi... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD OK. First impressions.I think everyone knows my system. If not, check out my Virtual System, I am pretty sure it's current.Thanks to Merrill of Merrill Audio for lending me a pair of his 2 meter single ended and balanced interconnects to compare d... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Wisnon - I am intrigued by that Allnic DAC. But I am going to wait and decide amongst these for now. As the thread states, my primary goal is the best Red Book/16-44 sound I can get.HiFial - I will call Merrill and see if he will donate his MA-1 t... |