xrayz

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DACs that upsample to DSD internally?
@georgelofi Why? I just want to try DSD. Maybe I won't like it at all, I don't know. That's the only reason, and probably the only reason all us on here try different equipment.  
DACs that upsample to DSD internally?
@williewonka Thank you for taking the time for the comprehensive response. I didn't mention before my DAC is battery powered. I don't even know if the USB port needs to be powered through the cable or not, but if so, would I need something like an... 
DACs that upsample to DSD internally?
@kijanki Sorry, I meant output as DSD, even when the input is PCM 
DACs that upsample to DSD internally?
@mahler123Thanks for the response. Do you have any choices? I mean could you listen to PCM if you wanted? If not, can you choose between 64, 128, 256? 
DACs that upsample to DSD internally?
@williewonka My cables do need upgrading also, I have Cullen power cords, a Morrow IC, and usb and digital cords are just from Blue Jean. I recently had dedicated power lines installed. I thought I'd try to find a good DAC before upgrading the cab... 
DACs that upsample to DSD internally?
The one I'm using now is a no name one built from a very inexpensive assembled kit that I bought on here some years ago. I got it for using when I was "in between" DACs. (I would sell one then buy another to upgrade) My last one was a Metrum Octav... 
I heard Gregg Allman is not doing well ...does nybody have any updates ?
I think all they're saying for now is "serious health problems" I know he had a liver transplant a few years ago, it might be related to that. 
DACs that upsample to DSD internally?
Maybe I used the wrong term. Maybe it should have been oversampled or resampled. At any rate, I have over 1,000 CDs ripped to wav files and have used more than one NOS DAC. I found a lack of detail in them. I would like to listen to them in DSD... 
Opinions please on integrated for green mountain europas
There's also a newer model  REDGUM RGi120ENR on ebay now. You could probably get it for the opening bid of $950 
Opinions please on integrated for green mountain europas
I used a Redgum rgi 120 (original model) and they sounded great. 
Loudspeakers have we really made that much progress since the 1930s?
@mapman  Really great memories of Ohm Fs. They were my first real audiophile speakers. I was just out of high school and $900 was a fortune then, but I had to have them. And I knew they were the best speakers in the world because Julian Hirsch tol... 
Phillips CD 880
Just search google or ebay for a universal remote with cd. There's lots of them. 
$1600. preamp
I bought a Manley Shrimp years ago on here for about $900. I had it for about six months and truthfully I didn't think it was anything special. I sold it for about what I paid. Shelling out $1600 now would be a huge overpay. 
Best Way to Spend ~ $2000 for System Improvement
Once again thanks for all the advice! @ anyone who has had dedicated lines installed- what exactly do I tell the electrician? Just that I want 2 dedicated lines for a stereo installed? Should I know and buy the brand of outlets or anything else ah... 
Best Way to Spend ~ $2000 for System Improvement
@ptss   Thanks Peter. I hope you mean it. This is a subject I know very little about, and may very well have many questions for you!