In Reply to: RE: Subjective opinions of DACs posted by Tony Lauck on April 16, 2014 at 18:58:51:
I know what you mean - it requires someone who understands not only the technical aspects but the artistic requirements of what they are doing to achieve the best recording. Sadly it seems to be a dying art and all too often a wonderful performance is ruined by an insensitive recording engineer.
My point is that many audiophiles are getting caught up in an endless search for something that doesn't necessarily exist (depending on the recording) when the technical performance they require is already available to them with their existing equipment.
"Detail" seems to be something which they crave which these days is easily achieved in very modestly priced equipment. When I say "they" I'm referring to audiophiles who aren't really that interested in listening to the music, but rather they want software to listen to the equipment.
In the meantime, they feel compelled to upgrade their equipment when in fact it is the recording they should be upgrading!
Regards Anthony
"Beauty is Truth, Truth Beauty.." Keats
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