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I debated the PS Perfectwave while it was on sale. But too pricy for me at this time.So I went and picked up a Teac.
Its a nicely built unit. Easy to setup. I havent had the chance to run DSD through it yet although I do have DSD files on my MAC (still learning how to use Audionirvana and Amarra.
Over all it sounds pretty close to the Sony 5400 on Redbook. A little more forward thats for sure. Files through Amarra not as good as the Sony transport in my opinion. AIFF ripped files seemed a little wall like in the upper registers.
OTOH, the Schiit Gungnir sounds thin, lacks bass and details are smeared on top. However vocals come across better. If I remember, the Schiit had a more full bass when I used its balanced outs before it went into the shop (The cary SLP0 not the Schiit - although the lack of bass makes me wonder if it needs to go in).
This is all with RCA outs. Havent run a balanced signal to my preamp as my SLP05 cary is still in for repairs.
I havent done a Bifrost listen for a while but will get to trying to compare it to its bigger sibling hopefully soon.
navman
Edits: 03/03/13Follow Ups:
"Over all it sounds pretty close to the Sony 5400 on Redbook. A little more forward thats for sure. Files through Amarra not as good as the Sony transport in my opinion. AIFF ripped files seemed a little wall like in the upper registers. "Hmmm ... I don't know the TEAC, but if it some hardness - it may be related to the USB bus, especially if you have *anything else* plugged in to the USB. I ended up going to a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse to avoid the use of the USB for anything but the feeding of the DAC. And I also had some automated processes running on the computer (like backups, etc.) that I had to disable.
Also make sure when you rip the file that it ends up "bit perfect" - sometimes ripping programs won't error check in order to have fast ripping.
Also for Audivarna and Amarra - try to have it play from memory rather than the hard drive - that makes a substantial difference, too.
Agree that heading over to "Computer Audiophile" has a host of people that probably have done exactly what you are now tryign to do so will be full of helpful advice!
"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad"
Edits: 03/08/13 03/08/13
I saw that PS Audio PerfectWave MkII & Bridge offer but still quite a bit more than I want to pay for a DAC.
I also read a little about the Teac DAC that you own. I'm tempted to try one even though I am 100% pleased with my PS Audio NuWave DAC. It might be fun to play with DSD files but unfortunately I have none and have no idea where to download DSD music files.
You might want to drop in on the Computer Audio Asylum and let us know what you think of the Teac. Enjoy!
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