In Reply to: IF you want a DAC to play normal "redbook" cds then you shouldn't buy the latest and greatest... posted by morricab on April 15, 2014 at 02:44:46:
You make an interesting point but your reasoning is flawed.
First, this IS a Redbook world, whatever the hype..anyone who argues otherwise is full of it. Second, there are many ways to skin a cat. I have found that some DACs that upsample IMPROVE the sound. It is not all black an white.
Secondly, while the DAC chip is important, it is NOT as important as you claim against the over design and output stage. Your view is way to orthodox.
Lastly, you are not suggesting that folks use a SEPARATE DAC for their Redbook and higher resolution files???
And what if down the road one DOES find higher resolution attractive..why be boxed in?
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
Follow Ups
- RE: IF you want a DAC to play normal "redbook" cds then you shouldn't buy the latest and greatest... - Sprezza Tura 08:25:32 04/15/14 (10)
- a redbook world.. - markheadphonium 00:30:44 04/21/14 (1)
- RE: a redbook world.. - Sprezza Tura 07:44:53 04/21/14 (0)
- RE: IF you want a DAC to play normal "redbook" cds then you shouldn't buy the latest and greatest... - morricab 06:13:47 04/16/14 (0)
- RE: IF you want a DAC to play normal "redbook" cds then you shouldn't buy the latest and greatest... - Todd Krieger 10:48:44 04/15/14 (6)
- RE: IF you want a DAC to play normal "redbook" cds then you shouldn't buy the latest and greatest... - flood2 20:05:19 04/15/14 (3)
- RE: IF you want a DAC to play normal "redbook" cds then you shouldn't buy the latest and greatest... - morricab 05:55:31 04/16/14 (2)
- RE: IF you want a DAC to play normal "redbook" cds then you shouldn't buy the latest and greatest... - flood2 15:32:44 04/16/14 (1)
- RE: IF you want a DAC to play normal "redbook" cds then you shouldn't buy the latest and greatest... - morricab 17:10:00 04/16/14 (0)
- I agree on CD players - G Squared 13:08:53 04/15/14 (1)
- RE: I agree on CD players - Todd Krieger 17:29:10 04/15/14 (0)