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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Mike - I agree the biggest issue is the cost of the HRS/Critical Mass racks. I have no doubt they offer excellent results but $35-50k for a rack!!!! Really?!? I looked into active for a while as well. Do you use that? And on what? Hey Mr. Audio Do... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Looking for opinions.....I’m considering upgrading my rack. I currently have an Adona that is very good. But the top tier is in a different class. Narrowed down to 3 options:HRS - VXR rack with M3X platformsCritical Mass - Olympus V-12 Symposium -... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Hey Wisnon- I remembered someone talked about the Memory Player. I forgot it was you. If Mark Porzilli is the Mark that Sam keeps referring to than yes, and the guy is a freakin genius!! | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Ricred1- no argument there. I don’t want to go into pricing. If you are interested, pricing is “flexible” from posted retail. PM me for an explanation. Sam is a great guy and I don’t want to openly state more then that. Steve, my ODSX is loving li... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD So sorry for the long delay.....Gentlemen and Ladies, as with my significant step forward from my exceptional over achieving ODSX to my mind blowing LH Davinci 2 DAC, I have finally found a music server that readily outperforms the exceptional Aur... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD As many of you know, I have developed a wonderful friendship with Merrill of Merrill Audio. He has started utilizing my room, system and ears as one of many opinions during his design process when he needs opinions on new designs. He has developed... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Jh901 - I don’t focus on DAC chip and design. Just sound. I’ve heard good and bad ladders, and good and bad everything else. Implementation is more important then what chip design is implemented. I‘ve never been a fan of the DS, in all of its iter... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Hey. Haven’t auditioned the TotalDAC yet. Still planning on it. I have a few other auditions lined up first. Then I’ll try to make that happen. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Hoping To hear an updated Emm DAC2X soon as well as a Merging Technologies DAC. The updated DAC2X is supposedly a really nice improvement. Also hoping my MP-64 Memory Player server will be arriving soon. And trying to arrange an audition with the ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD The path to audiophile happiness winds through Upgrade Canyon and past the Cliffs of Overkill!! Lake Lost In The Music is on the other side..... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD ** UPDATE **Comparing two world class DAC’s: Boulder 2120 and Light Harmonic Davinci2 You all know my room and system. A dealer. A rep. An audiophile and a manufacturer (all with ears I have come to know and trust, with applied interpretation lol)... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD MikeLavigne - if you can arrange getting an MSB Select II into my room for 2-3 weeks than I would absolutely give it full consideration. Charles1Dad - Same for a uber Pacific Lampy. The room at CAF featuring the Lampy DAC was engaging and enjoyabl... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD At this level, both make toes tap and give that “lost in the music” experience. There’s no bad choice here. Just better choice for me. I listened again this evening, briefly. As much as I think the Boulder is more accurate and refined, I think the... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Agree with all. Have a panel of audiophile and seasoned industry ears joining me tomorrow. I expect a multitude of differing opinions. Lol. Will report. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Wow!!!!OK. Light Harmonic Davinci 2 vs Boulder 2120 DAC/server. Both are crazy expensive. The Boulder is crazy expensive times two!!! Both are world class and just amazing. The differences are comparing Ferrari and Lamborghini (Bugatti?) so there ... |