As an aside I did extensive listening to all the major software products out there to listen to PC music. Media Monkey was among the poorer ones, maybe because I could not get the ASIO drivers working, but I did not like the sound at all. Jriver was far superior to everytyhing I tried, the ASIO works like a charm and the whole platform seems more developed and has more flexibility.
Wadia verses Meridian verses a Digital Server
I am hoping to better the sound of Redbook CD's. My question, is there a Wadia or Meridian (or other favorite) DAC or player that has significantly made listening to redbook CD's more enjoyable to you personally?
Or, is it about time to go with a computer based digital server such as a MacMini with something like a Emprical Audio Off-Ramp directly to my Proceeds' DAC's?
I have a OPPO 981HD player used as a analog multi-channel player and digital transport using Mogami Golds into a Proceed AVP2 +6, matching AMP 5, and on to a relatively unknown set of speakers - Yamaha TX-1 powered Organ Cathedral Monitors crossed over at 50Hz with a SVS Ultra 13. Overall, very smooth, nice sound without any overbearing digital fatique.
I REALLY like HDCD's sound, most noteably Reference Recordings, most DVD-A and SACD sounds, and many redbook recordings. However, many redbook CD's suffer from various recording issues. I enjoy many musical styles, with emotionally charged, full-range classical performances being my favorite.
I read Wadia and Meridian processes redbook CD's in a different way. Can you recommend Wadia or Meridian DAC's or "CD players with digital INPUTS" that specifically and significantly improves the performance of redbook CD's at $2,000 or thereabouts, or possibly less?
I included CD players with digital INPUTs, should the transport go bad with no support. The DAC's/processor can continue to be used with a separate transport.
I can connect the DAC/Player directly into my mains/sub, or, directly to the Proceeds' DAC's.
Budget - up to about $2,000 and more if I choose a computer based digital server.
Your forums have made a huge improvement in my home's audio system. Thanks very much
Or, is it about time to go with a computer based digital server such as a MacMini with something like a Emprical Audio Off-Ramp directly to my Proceeds' DAC's?
I have a OPPO 981HD player used as a analog multi-channel player and digital transport using Mogami Golds into a Proceed AVP2 +6, matching AMP 5, and on to a relatively unknown set of speakers - Yamaha TX-1 powered Organ Cathedral Monitors crossed over at 50Hz with a SVS Ultra 13. Overall, very smooth, nice sound without any overbearing digital fatique.
I REALLY like HDCD's sound, most noteably Reference Recordings, most DVD-A and SACD sounds, and many redbook recordings. However, many redbook CD's suffer from various recording issues. I enjoy many musical styles, with emotionally charged, full-range classical performances being my favorite.
I read Wadia and Meridian processes redbook CD's in a different way. Can you recommend Wadia or Meridian DAC's or "CD players with digital INPUTS" that specifically and significantly improves the performance of redbook CD's at $2,000 or thereabouts, or possibly less?
I included CD players with digital INPUTs, should the transport go bad with no support. The DAC's/processor can continue to be used with a separate transport.
I can connect the DAC/Player directly into my mains/sub, or, directly to the Proceeds' DAC's.
Budget - up to about $2,000 and more if I choose a computer based digital server.
Your forums have made a huge improvement in my home's audio system. Thanks very much