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SoundMann

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I am done with digital. After having suffered thru every digital format available over the years, and never liking the sound of any of it, I am putting all my time, money and effort into my analog front-ends (turntable and tapedeck).

How many of you have a similar story to tell?
 
As a diehard analog guy (vinyl and tape), I would love to know what you tried as far as DAC’s, streamers, etc.

The reason I ask is that although digital can be the equivalent of the excellent local buffet compared to the 3 star Michelin restaurant that is analog, I still really enjoy it, but boy, does it take work to get right.

Bad digital is the Golden Corral of audio.


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I have heard nearly every brand available at one time or another. Accuphase, CH Precision and Zanden are probably my top pics in their price classes.
 
SoundMann said:
I have heard nearly every brand available at one time or another. Accuphase, CH Precision and Zanden are probably my top pics in their price classes.
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Respectfully, I wouldn’t consider any of those as top digital candidates.

I consider the following as excellent examples:

MSB
Esoteric (the latest Master Discrete)
Aqua
Berkeley
Lampizator
Etc…etc….etc.


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Well Mike, we can agree or disagree concerning which brands and models we like the best. My biggest complaint with digital besides fatigue factor is that it doesn't sound as real and palpable as even a well recorded cassette.
 
had both and skipped analog. i am not really missing it apart from a few old recordings.
then again, respect for thouse who are willing to do the hard work to get the best results.
 
SoundMann said:
Well Mike, we can agree or disagree concerning which brands and models we like the best. My biggest complaint with digital besides fatigue factor is that it doesn't sound as real and palpable as even a well recorded cassette.
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Welcome aboard! ;)

Could you please share your system?
 
Music is literally time. For me it's a media matter -- I'd rather spend my time exploring new and fresh music rather than the same old same old, no matter how superior sounding the latter might be. Digital streaming is what makes this path possible.
 
I like and enjoy both. The beauty of choice; it’s terrific to have options.

PS - Welcome to AS Soundmann!
 
absolutely love my digital + streaming source ...without previewing titles, i wouldn't know which LPs to buy!
;) :D

welcome!!
 
I have drifted the other way. I listen to digital most of the time. It is more convenient and the sound is very acceptable.
 
Delija said:
Welcome aboard! ;)

Could you please share your system?
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Accuphase amps, Micro Seiki and Harman Kardon sources, Acoustat speakers.

I am however looking for the right dac on the cheap for my computer to replace my highly tweeked ASUS sound card.
 
SoundMann said:
Accuphase amps, Micro Seiki and Harman Kardon sources, Acoustat speakers.

I am however looking for the right dac on the cheap for my computer to replace my highly tweeked ASUS sound card.
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The HiFi Rose RS150 is superb.


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Mike said:
The HiFi Rose RS150 is superb.


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A simple DAC under $1000 would be preferable. HiRes handling while nice isn't mandatory. I was thinking about a non-oversampling model even.
 
Same person has posted the same thread on numerous sites and never responded after that.

Not that that is a bad thing just rather Troll-ish.

If not, my apologies.
 
SoundMann said:
A simple DAC under $1000 would be preferable. HiRes handling while nice isn't mandatory. I was thinking about a non-oversampling model even.
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A DAC under a $1000? Oh boy. I guess the Chord Mojo 2. We have those in stock.


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