The Transporter's DAC is not capable of reproducing sound anywhere near the level of my Cary 306 SACD, which is a great player, but a solid notch down on top shelf DACs. That is, one will hear a clear and convincing improvement (Cary over Transporter) in all aspects of fidelity in a system comprised of gear capable of reproducing the finest detail. I feel badly for anyone participating in discussion on an "Audiophile" forum who has never had the experience of hearing a true hi-end DAC in their own system.
Note that a DAC won't make much difference in a low or mid-fi system. A hi-end DAC, or any other hi-end component, won't make much difference in an untreated listening space with the speakers in the corners and the listening position back up agains the wall. Likewise, a comparison of a Porsche 911 and a Toyota Camry on black ice will both turn out the same. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ jh901's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18175 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96407 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
