[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] External DAC?

2009-07-20 Thread peber
I have a system that have cost me around 25000 SEK (about $3000); my CD player is a Pioneer DVD 668 which I am very happy with. Now I have integrated a SB classic into the system and I am for the moment quite happy with the sound, the sound from the SB is about on par with the DVD player which I

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] External DAC?

2009-07-20 Thread opaqueice
peber;442001 Wrote: Now to my question... I have noticed that some users of the SB use an external DAC to improve the sound. How much do I have to spend on a DAC to get a clear improvement over the internal DAC? I do not want to spend a lot and only get a subtle change... Do you have any

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] External DAC?

2009-07-20 Thread SuperQ
And a large part of better is opinion. What you'll probably find is that DACs of all price ranges will sound different which may not be better depending on your preferences. -- SuperQ SuperQ's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] External DAC?

2009-07-20 Thread iPhone
peber;442001 Wrote: I have a system that have cost me around 25000 SEK (about $3000); my CD player is a Pioneer DVD 668 which I am very happy with. Now I have integrated a SB classic into the system and I am for the moment quite happy with the sound, the sound from the SB is about on par

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter to pre- or poweramp

2009-07-20 Thread Ozz
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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] DAC reccomendations...Looking for some warmth

2009-07-20 Thread deutscherhififan
Instead of adding another unit to the transporter you could also get it modded by Modwright. He completely redesigns the output stage and power supply (latest iteration is the Platinum Mod). As the 6moons review of the Modwright Transporter mentioned, the modded unit is on par with the likes of

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] How much to be gained with a newer DAC over my MSB DACLINK III ?

2009-07-20 Thread deutscherhififan
You could sell both an get a used Transporter from Audiogon. That should do it. -- deutscherhififan Primary: QNAP TS109II BPT CPC Modwright Platinum Signature 'Truth' Transporter with 6N30P DR 'Super Tubes' + EML 5U4G Mesh or Oppo BDP-83 Maxxed Woo Audio WA2 with TungSol 5998's, Amperez