Just got a Mini running into a MHDT Havana up and going and, to be perfectly honest, so far IÂve simply been afraid to critically compare it to the Meridian CDP it sits next to. Just not sure that I want to know, one way or the other. Even without the critical comparison, I'll say that the Mini-MHDT (with a Bendix tube) is pretty great. That said, it's really a whole different animal from the Meridian. Not sure whether it's the tube, or the fact that it's a NOS DAC, but at lower volumes the comparative lack of detail is really noticeable, and I prefer the Meridian. But with some volume behind it, that sucker really opens up and becomes rather magical. Lush, open, great rhythm and soundstaging  really wonderfully engaging. Must admit, somewhat of an apples to oranges comparison, but sure am intrigued by the possibilities. Interesting stuff.
Opus 21 CD vs Mac Mini... Opus wins
Resolution Audio Opus 21 with Great Northern reference upgrade beats Mac Mini (CDs ripped into AIFF files. Exported via firewire into M-Audio Firewire Solo into Opus 21 DAC with SPDIF cable.)
Am I missing something or am I just a victim of the PC audio hype? The Opus 21 is better... soundstage, articulation, rhythm, drive, clarity.
Is it the digital cabling? A.C. issue for the Mac? From what I've been reading the computer should be at least the equal of the CD player. Thoughts?
Am I missing something or am I just a victim of the PC audio hype? The Opus 21 is better... soundstage, articulation, rhythm, drive, clarity.
Is it the digital cabling? A.C. issue for the Mac? From what I've been reading the computer should be at least the equal of the CD player. Thoughts?