Hello you guys!
Nice responses to my post. It seems that there are 3 schools of thought here. Transport is most important, or DAC is or both. I am wondering if the combination of certain gear is also playing a role here. I mean, any electronic in the chain WILL change the sound, even if its just an input impedance or waveform reshape, however suble. It will be audible at the final presentation.
I like the idea of solid transport, and tweakable DAC, that is DIY DAC, with black gates, valve change and silver parts to add later on. It will all add to the sound.
Check out Audio Note kits 2.1 DAC with upgrades. Great value for money and right up there with the best I reckon.
The other thing to think about with transports is in my experience the laser dies after 5 or 6 years. Ok, long time, but something to bear in mind if the transport is in 4 figures.
Nice responses to my post. It seems that there are 3 schools of thought here. Transport is most important, or DAC is or both. I am wondering if the combination of certain gear is also playing a role here. I mean, any electronic in the chain WILL change the sound, even if its just an input impedance or waveform reshape, however suble. It will be audible at the final presentation.
I like the idea of solid transport, and tweakable DAC, that is DIY DAC, with black gates, valve change and silver parts to add later on. It will all add to the sound.
Check out Audio Note kits 2.1 DAC with upgrades. Great value for money and right up there with the best I reckon.
The other thing to think about with transports is in my experience the laser dies after 5 or 6 years. Ok, long time, but something to bear in mind if the transport is in 4 figures.