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Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Hi Dev, That was very interesting to read. I myself bought a Zanden DAC (s/hand) about 2 years ago because i wanted the flexibility for the future. (for now, not too focused on . . . | 735 |
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What is the best DAC ever made?
i am still enjoying my Zanden every day, and feel no need to look any further, despite knowing (as with all things), it too will be surpassed | 111 |
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Worlds best DAC
Hi Arnie/Babybear, Any updates on the CH Precision? I own the Zanden Signature DAC and am likely to keep it for some time to come having elected to pass on a trade-in option for . . . | 57 |
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Neodio NR22 Cd player - thoughts?
Hi SoMusic, I have spoken to a number of people about this one in my own search. i have not heard it. FWIW, you may wish to check out audioexotics.hk, a Hong Kong based site . . . | 36 |
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What's the best Tube DAC you have heard?
Hi James1969, i still own my Zanden DAC, having listen carefully to DCS Scarlatti full stack, Emm Labs CDSA, DCS Elgar Plus stack, Wadia 7, ARC CD3,5,7,8, Krell 505 and Meridian . . . | 33 |
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Best redbook cd-only player ?
If you can find a Zanden 4-box set, do listen to it. It is a remarkable player and second hand the price has come down dramatically and into your range | 32 |
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PS Audio PWD MkII vs W4S DAC2
Hi Neal, Cannot help...but pls post if you hear them. More interested in learning about the PS PWTransport II. particularly their i2s output and how the transport compares to the. . . | 32 |
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Best CD player under $25000.
Hi Tmsorosk, Any updates here? Did you buy anything (at recessionary pricing)? I have heard: - ARC CD8 - Krell 505 - Full SCarlatti stack - Vekian stack - Emm Labs CDSA - Zanden. . . | 25 |
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Unsatisfied with Esoteric K-01: Alternatives?
For an all-in one option, you may wish to audition the Audio Aero La Source. Was compared side by side with Zanden DAC and it did very well. the Audio Aero was used in both cases. . . | 24 |
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Cambridge Audio 751 BD or Oppo BDP95?
I have heard the Cambridge stuff of old. i have heard Oppo (of new)...and also read up on both. I cannot advise properly as i have not heard the Cambridge Audio new stuff...but i. . . | 23 |
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Playback Designs MPD3 Audition
http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?1976-Playback-Designs-DAC-vs.-Scarlatti-DAC/page2&highlight=mps3 hope the link works and the discussions help. good player. very . . . | 22 |
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A reasonably priced CD player with volume control
Depends on your budget: second hand Meridian 808 (original 3 generations ago), NAD CD players i believe usually have volume control | 21 |
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Clock synchronization issue?
Audioengr, Your company has continued to advance with some great new products...congrats! I remember reading you wrote that NOS DACs can sometimes have poor jitter rejection...if. . . | 20 |
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Upgrade CD player or get into LPs? Suggestions
Hi Broken. Can see you are itching for an upgrade, having read your other thread! ;) your CD is very well regarded...$5K gets you quite a lot in good digital...Esoteric, DCS on . . . | 20 |
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Inexpensive Transport
Oppo blu-ray...plays every format, has digital out, and great video | 20 |
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Esoteric D-05 dac and Oracle transport
Personally, i have found that execution of whatever technology is more important than whether it has upsampling, no upsampling, etc. I have been fortunate to listen to some of the. . . | 16 |
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Anyone try the Purist digital isolation adapter?
Hi. What was the conclusion about the PAD Digital isolation adaptor? I have read it is targeted more towards situations where the transport/server and DAC are not designed . . . | 14 |
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Zanden DAC noise problem
Hi Nilthepill, Great to hear from you. I am glad to hear you still are using your Zanden. You gave me good advice about Zanden...i still have my DAC but have yet to get the . . . | 14 |
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Ultra High Definition 32-Bit Master?
I have heard FIM 32-bit Remasters and own a few. They are excellent...personaly, i focus much less on the technology...and instead try to understand whether the people doing the . . . | 12 |
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Esoteric PS-0, Metronome Kalista, Burmester 969 ?
I have heard Zanden 2000P, Esoteric X-01SE, Metronome Kalista and Kalista Reference. Also Krell 505, ARC CD8 and Wadia's REference from 2010. Not all in same system but all in 1 . . . | 12 |
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Esoteric x series as transports
Hi Icorem. Nice system!!! I have not heard the X5, but i have heard the X-01SE in my system as a transport. i preferred my Zanden DAC to the built-in DAC. probably a personal . . . | 11 |
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Jolida FX Tube DAC
12ax7 tubes? do not have experience here...but try speaking with Brent Jesse...you'll find him on web. Not a great website, but a great guy to get advice from on options. Honest. . . | 10 |
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How to evaluate CD DAC vs. outboard DAC quality
A topic of nearly infinite debate. If you have no interest in computer audio, i will say that DAC quality in my experience is all over the place...huge variances. In general the . . . | 10 |
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Where to get GNSC mod CD player repaired
didnt the founder of GNSC join another major audio company? I think if you google his name, you will find it. Good luck | 10 |
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Simple way to play hi-res files
You could use your SACD player as a transport into a brad new DAC with all the flexibility you are looking for. and still go direct from your SACD player into your preamp. . . . | 10 |
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After Blackgates... which caps are best for Audio?
I have heard good things about Dueland stuff...very good. Gryphon, Tidal Audio both use them in their equipment i have read | 9 |
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Sony BDP-S1 Blu ray player
I have had this problem...years ago...i think i needed the remote to do something on the screen options about allowing the digital out to activate, or something. Otherwise the . . . | 8 |
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How fast is the Oppo BDP-93?
Agree...i cannot say i have compared, but i can say that i have 12 blu-rays and none takes more than 5-10 seconds to load...nearly instantaneous on most of them. and DVDs are . . . | 8 |
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Scott Nixon UFO DAC: Next step up?
Nice DAC. What is your budget for your step up? If you had to pick areas where you wish the UFO were 'at the next step up'...where would those areas be? Have you heard . . . | 7 |
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Server for APL Modified Esoteric
Hi...nice SACD player. I have heard good things about it. You may wish to check out Soundstage/Ultra Audio. Jeff Fritz, the Editor of World's Best Audio System...has picked the . . . | 7 |
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USB DAC with conventional transport ???
Could you use an spdif-usb converter? I have heard good things about them, though acknowledge each time you insert a new component in between 2 existing components, there is a . . . | 5 |
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Linn AkurateDs or external Dac?
Phreak12, I have heard the Linn Klimax DS before in a system where i had some good idea of all the equipment. I have heard the DAC 8 and know the AMR only by reputation, review . . . | 5 |
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Quality CD player + DAC + pre-amp in one package
Meridian 808.2i second hand...all-in-one and upgradeable to 808.3i someday if you wish. 808.i (original) is even less second hand. real world-class stuff at attractive price given. . . | 5 |
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Optical to digital coax converter
Sorry...are you saying you are taking the signal from your digital radio directly into your preamp? perhaps you are taking a digital signal and trying to put it thru an analogue . . . | 5 |
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Oppo 93 vs 95 as HDMI transport
The only difference which might be important is the different amps. The 95 has toroidal transformer, vs 93 switching amp. In my experience, the oppos are quite sensitive on power . . . | 4 |
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Cable For Esoteric UX-3 Universal Player
You may wish to try a second-hand pair of Acrolink...which i believe is Esoterics own cables. If you are looking for 'sparkle' without losing the bass...perhaps Cardas Neutral? . . . | 4 |
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DVD-A signal to my stand-alone DAC; problems
Hi K-King, i am no audio techie, but i always thought dvd-a and sacd do not "fit thru the pipe" on certain digital in/outs (like RCA, BNC)? I have an oppo 83 transport . . . | 4 |
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New SACD player Marantz SA8001 : leave it on?
Hi Chenc I find it always helps to call the manufacturer. I have spoken with the senior folks at Conrad Johnson, Zanden, Sumiko/Absolute Sounds (Distributors for Sonus Faber/. . . | 4 |
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Can a Marantz SA-1 be converted to DAC?
Anything is possible...question is whether you get the right person to do it. I would start by asking some of the better known Modder's out there. Also, try Audioengnr here who . . . | 3 |
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Antelope Trinity or GRIMM CC1 clock w/ Esoteric?
Audio Blue - interesting! i was just looking into the Grimm...i have read it can be used in between transport and dac to reclock...specifically Zanden transport and dac. Do you . . . | 3 |
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Space-Teech Super Rectifier: Do I need it?
If he's talking upgraded power supply, it can be worth it. Some equipment is more sensitive to this than others...partly depending on what PSU is being used in the first place. . . | 3 |
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Esoteric k-03 vs emm labs CDSA SE
I have heard Esoteric X-01SE (slightly modd'd) and Emm CDSA SE. I personally preferred X-01SE. I found it had a slightly warmer tonality than Emm. In different system...could . . . | 3 |
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oppo 95 vs theta compli blu
There is a fair amount of information about the Theta being built on the Oppo platform without a lot of modification...some powersupply upgrades perhaps. I am no techie, but a . . . | 3 |
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Anyone upgraded fuses on Mono Atma Sphere Ma1 mk3?
Hi Thnguyen63 - try speaking with Ralph at Atmasphere...he is super-helpful and knowledgeable...there is a big audio show on, so he may be busy right now...but generally responsive. . . | 3 |
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Empirical Audio Overdrive DAC
great review, and really good to read based on a high-end DAC that few have had the opportunity to hear. Thanks for taking the time!!! I know of the MSB stuff but again have not . . . | 3 |
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on-line music vs CDs & SACDs
Hi Pdn, i am no expert...but the word transition here is perfect from what i understand. Yes, much of what you dowload is MP3...however, there are a growing number of sites where. . . | 3 |
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Multibit DACs in new or newish CD Players
Speaking for myself, I was curious to see you mention Zanden. I own the Zanden DAC Signature (s/hand). I compared it to DCS Elgar Plus, Emm CDSA, Wadia top of line (from 2 yrs . . . | 3 |
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DAC/preamp combo together with standalone preamp
Setting aside performance...which you should judge for yourself, the pros i supposed are fewer cables (saves money), potentially lower cost (1 unit not 2). The cons are that in . . . | 2 |
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Zero One Ti48 - Anyone Heard this?
Duomike, thanks! that is very helpful. great and helpful feedback | 2 |
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...differentiating top D/A's sound impression.
Teajay here wrote pages and pages on the 'flavors' of DACs...a good read which covers a lot of this ground. My two cents is you may wish to listen to a few NOS DACs (NOn-. . . | 1 |
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Converting an Esoteric player to 220v
On K-03 specifically, i cannot say. In general, i have investigate converting a few Esoteric digital pieces...and they have always required buying a new transformer from Esoteric. . . | 1 |
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Best DAC to pair with Anthem CD-1?
FWIW, i have enjoyed the newer Wadia DACs a lot. to my ears, i have found the newer 2 generations impart quite a natural tone in the right system. I have heard ARC, Krell, Zanden. . . | 1 |
