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In the Forum: Didital Things
In the Thread: High Quality Music Server / CD player

Post Subject: Beyond the transportPosted by jessie.dazzle on: 12/19/2008

Alexd wrote :

"...most of them do not sound as good as good quality 16Bits cd transport..."

"Most of them"... Well you are honest; enough so to admit that some do, though they may not be of your own creation.

"...Our DAC improved computer generated output (SPDIF or USB-AUDIO) significantly, still the sound is better from High quality CD-Transport..."

Again, very honest.

Based on my experience, I would encourage you to keep trying; it is possible. In my case, the CD transport (which is no slouch) is soundly beaten. Apart from using it to make the occasional comparison, I have not touched the CD transport since unpacking the DAC.

"...The approach of connecting MAC or PC to high quality External DAC is not an audiophile solution. The switching noise from MAC or PC power supply will find its way into your digital signal, which will cause jitter, noise, reduced soundstage, and harshness on your analog output..."

I consider that excellent news... The last thing I want is "an audiophile solution"! Ok, just a bit of humor... I know what you meant to say. In my case there is no discernable difference in sound quality when powering the computer from its battery versus from its transformer (I use a USB DAC with a high-sensitivity all-horn system).

I wish you the best,

jd*

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