I recently sold my GNSC Wadia 861se because I preferred the sonic presentation from my NAS Music Vault & Modwright Transporter.
I am all about the sound, and if it didn't cut the mustard sonically, I wouldn't care how convenient it is, I wouldn't use it. It is a snap to rip CD's losslessly, and my local used record store offers 75% of your money back on used cd returns within a week of purchase. I buy, I burn, I return...and buy more. Backing up of files is not a big deal.
I was like the OP....I was not a believer. I am now.
When Ric Shultz brings out his AKM 32 bit DAC mod to the Transporter, I'll be in hog heaven.
I am all about the sound, and if it didn't cut the mustard sonically, I wouldn't care how convenient it is, I wouldn't use it. It is a snap to rip CD's losslessly, and my local used record store offers 75% of your money back on used cd returns within a week of purchase. I buy, I burn, I return...and buy more. Backing up of files is not a big deal.
I was like the OP....I was not a believer. I am now.
When Ric Shultz brings out his AKM 32 bit DAC mod to the Transporter, I'll be in hog heaven.