Tbg,
I understand. My belief is what ever it takes to sound good for "you". Its just become that simple for me.
Charles, |
Raymonda,
In terms of sales volume you may be correct, I haven't done any research to verify or deny. For my purposes it doesn't matter as I'm concerned only with how the product sounds and reproduces music. That's all I care about.
If you find that in your experience computer systems sound better then case closed, you made the right decision. I can't tell you what to like, that's strictly your call. I've heard many computer based systems over the years, some were very good and others weren't. Judging solely on sound quality I wouldn't think of exchanging my current digital front end for any of computer alternatives. Again that's just me, you and I will respectfully differ on this point. A dedicated high quality music server/transport is a potentially different story and I could see that possibility. I'm not persuaded by the computer options at all.
Charles, |
"disk drives have been pushed to the back of the bus"
That's news to me.
Charles, |
Hello Keith,
I don't know the technical aspects of the TI 1794 chip. All I can attest to is that Shigeki Yamamoto found a way to get absolutely beautiful music out of it and for that I am very grateful for his talent and effort. I've added Duelund CAST capacitors (1pair) for output coupling and placed the DAC on a Star Sound Apprentice Stand. These two simple steps took it to an even higher level.
Charles, |
Hi Agear,
Have the Aries and Lampizator level 7 met or exceeded your lofty expectations? A DHT(EML 45 tube) DAC is very interesting.Congratulations.
Charles, |
Jesusa0,
A good friend has brought several well regarded players/DACs to my home and so far he always prefers the Yamamoto YDA in the end. It very much flies under the radar. |
Hi Tbg,
I believe it uses the TI(Burr Brown) 1794. The key to its sucess IMO is the ultra simple discrete analog circuit(Yamamoto avoids Op amp/NFB at all cost he says). Minimal use of filters and his emphasis on power supply and heavy duty transformer. He placed attention on implementing a very minimalist design which he feels yields a natural sound quality. It's exceptionally organic and lively.
Charles, |
Hello Raymonda,
I certainly get your point and I don't believe computers are bad or wrong. I just find in its current state of development they aren't worth the trouble or hassle for me. Grannyring's post above summarized it so well. We do agree, to each their own.
Charles, |
Raymonda,
If it's hassle free for you that's good.I seem to hear more experiences similar to Grannyring's. He put a lot of time and effort into his computer system. CD is about as simple as it gets in my view.
Regards,
Charles, |
Grannyring's decision to return to a CD player is a move I'm sure he'd not consider "half empty". He seems happier than ever since ditching the computer. Really though, this 1/2 full,1/2 empty applies to neither format. There's a ton of music available with both and we will choose what fits us best.My CD jazz collection just keeps expanding with beautiful recordings I keep discovering. Good luck and happy listening to all regardless of your preferred path.
Charles, |
Phusis,
I believe Joecasey is supporting your perspective. |
Joe ,
I can appreciate you're happy with computer audio and that's fine. I guess you take this issue more seriously than I. For me they don't sound better and thus I felt no need to to take it further. You chose that direction and that's good for you. I see no point in turning this into some battle, it isn't that important. I'm forced to work with computers all day at work and feel comfortable with them. Just don't want them in my audio system at home, for those who do, enjoy.
Charles, |
Hi Joe,
Agree!
Regards,
Charles, |
Raymonda,
Thanks, I look forward to finding these CDs of yours and listening, I love jazz.
Charles, |
