Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD


Hi All.

Putting together a reference level system.
My Source is predominantly standard 16/44 played from a MacMini using iTunes and Amarra. Some of my music is purchased from iTunes and the rest is ripped from standard CD's.
For my tastes in music, my high def catalogues are still limited; so Redbook 16/44 will be my primary source for quite some time.

I'm not spending DCS or MSB money. But $15-20k retail is not out of the question.

Upsampling vs non-upsampling?
USB input vs SPDIF?

All opinions welcome.

And I know I need to hear them, but getting these ultra $$$ DAC's into your house for an audition ain't easy.

Looking for musical, emotional, engaging, accurate , with great dimension. Not looking for analytical and sterile.
mattnshilp
For the money, the Schitt Yggdrasil. Everything you read about this thing is true and its convinced me that R2R design is the most musical and natural sound. I would be surprised if I ever purchase another delta-sigma design again.

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mattnshilp OP790 posts01-21-2018 5:21amWho would buy a total piece of Schitt like that?!!

Sorry. Had to be done!! 😇




All class Matt, wrap it in a glitzy $kkkkkkk chassis, and you’d be all over it like a rash.

Sorry. Had to be done!! 😇
With the new analog board update, the Yggdrasil should be a top buy regardless of price. I just wish it had a NOS mode, otherwise I'd be on it.