I tried for quite some time to get digital that rivals vinyl. I could never do it using PC audio playing software. I finally bought a Sonos system and now stream lossless (FLAC) encoded files from a PC. I run the Sonos direct into Audio Note monoblocks with a full horn system.
I have tried many DACS in the 1 to 2k price range, being fed by the Sonos, but in the end, the Sonos direct has the most natural and organic sound, that I ended up keeping it and selling the DACS. Its almost embarrassing that the Sonos beat out the rest of the DAC's, but it really is that good.
I have tried many DACS in the 1 to 2k price range, being fed by the Sonos, but in the end, the Sonos direct has the most natural and organic sound, that I ended up keeping it and selling the DACS. Its almost embarrassing that the Sonos beat out the rest of the DAC's, but it really is that good.