CAL Audio Alpha DAC


Similar to the recent question on the CAL Icon "BOSS" upgrade, is the 96/24 upgrade for the CAL Alpha DAC worth the cost? What is the benefit? FWIW, I'm using an Alpha with a CAL Delta transport. Thanks.
fpeel

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Fpeel, Correct me if I am wrong, but the Delta is still only putting out a 44.1 KHz 16bit signal. The upgrade to the Alpha I don't think has "upsampling" to 24/96. So the Alpha convert the 44.1/16 signal only. Now there might be the question of sonics. But you need a transport that will output 24/96 like a DVD player or an upsampling device to take advantage of the true 24/96 of the Alpha.
Fpeel, That's what I thougt. I own a Delta and used to own a Alpha until I sold it here in favor of a dCS Delius. The CAL Delta/Alpha combo is a classic. Best of luck, Dan