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In Reply to: RE: No FPGA necessary... any decent PC/Mac will do.... posted by AbeCollins on December 28, 2018 at 22:44:32
for the last bit...
I love the DSD thing, both playback and some of my own Recordings on Sony D 100.
My Z1 is my most satisfying Digital Component.
FWIW, the Developer of HQ thinks Software should do DSD Conversion, not the Dac.
The Z1 is more Integrated, but not FPGA.
HQ on Mac is quite good too, tho.
Follow Ups:
...so I said it again with more detail ;-)My point is this. PCM to DSD conversion does not require an FPGA at all whether done in the audio hardware (DAC) or on a PC/Mac in software.
"FPGA" is just another popular bullet point for the manufacturer's glossy marketing slick. FPGA simply allows the manufacturer / user to "field program" the chip with updates which is nice for some folks but that doesn't mean only devices with FPGA can do DSD conversion.
I'm not envious of FPGA equipped DACs. Mine sounds just fine w/o field updates, thank you very much.
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"""FPGA" is just another popular bullet point for the manufacturer's glossy marketing slick. ""
I am sure that every Directstream DAC owner will disagree with you.
And of course, - as an Audiophile, - purchaser of high end audio "marketing slick," - your hypocrisy here is notable
"Asylums with doors open wide,
Where people had paid to see inside,
For entertainment they watch his body twist
Behind his eyes he says, 'I still exist.'"
you posted before...
My favorite which I presently own is the PS Audio NuWave DSD DAC. It is no longer made. I put it right up there with my Ayre QB9-DSD DAC which I also owned. I ever so slightly prefer the PS Audio so I sold the Ayre. Both outstanding DACs.
Presently have:
- PS Audio NuWave DSD DAC
- Wyred4Sound DAC2-DSD
- Mytek Digital Stereo192-DSD
- Teac UD-501 USB DSD
- Wyred4Sound uDAC
- Apogee Groove USB DAC
- Allo BOSS DAC (on a Raspberry Pi)
I've probably had nearly a dozen others over the years including some costing upwards of $5000 and another that was supposed to be a $199 giant killer. It was junk.
Hmm, I guess it's time to sell off a few more DACs ;-)
of being a certified member of the 'DAC of the Month' club.
Best get busy! :-)
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