Done with digital

Mike said:
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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Your original question was never answered by SoundMann. His response was a bunch of names of digital gear he has heard somewhere, but not gear he has owned. And now his budget for something he isn't going to buy is $1,000.
 
SoundMann said:
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?
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There is simply too much music I listen to daily that was only recorded to digital for me to abandon digital; in fact the opposite, it is worth a lot to me to have the best digital playback I am willing to afford. For music originally recorded to analog that I feel it important to have the best sound quality I will continue to acquire R2R tapes.
 
mep said:
Your original question was never answered by SoundMann. His response was a bunch of names of digital gear he has heard somewhere, but not gear he has owned. And now his budget for something he isn't going to buy is $1,000.
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I have owned only a few digital products. I most recently owned a Micromega Stage 3 (broken transport) that sounded acceptable once I bought an expensive interconnect, power cord, line filter and footers for it.

My current highly tweeked sound card sounds acceptable with vinyl-sourced streams.
 
mep said:
Your original question was never answered by SoundMann. His response was a bunch of names of digital gear he has heard somewhere, but not gear he has owned. And now his budget for something he isn't going to buy is $1,000.
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And currently he's using PC and ASUS soundcard as DAC... :rolleyes:
 
The point is a judgment about digital sources based on a system without proper digital source.
 
SoundMann - It would be helpful for you to list your components. Many here have a wealth of experience with DACs across many price points. You are likely to get some very helpful insights.
 
How can you be "done with digital" when you didn't even started with digital?


Just like I thought...
Another trolling topic :rolleyes:
 
Ritmo said:
SoundMann - It would be helpful for you to list your components. Many here have a wealth of experience with DACs across many price points. You are likely to get some very helpful insights.
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OK. My system is comprised of an Accuphase C-250 preamp and P-350 amp, as well as a C17 phonostage. My amp is being recapped, so I am temporarily using a Sony GX900ES receiver.

My turntable is a Micro Seiki BL-51, with both a MA-505 and Grace 707 tonearms.

The cartridges are an Air Tight PC7, and a Signet TK7e. Both currently need retipping.

My cassette deck is a Harman Kardon TD202. I swear that it sounds better on prerecorded cassettes than my old Nakamichi 1000.

My speakers are a hybrid between Acoustat Spectra 11's, and Polk SDA 2B's used as bass modules.

I currently live in a small apartment. I would like to buy a dac for my computer new or used for no more than $1000.
 
Delija said:
How can you be "done with digital" when you didn't even started with digital?


Just like I thought...
Another trolling topic :rolleyes:
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I can't afford a Zanden 5000, which is the only dac that I have heard that I feel that I can live with!
 
SoundMann said:
OK. My system is comprised of an Accuphase C-250 preamp and P-350 amp, as well as a C17 phonostage. My amp is being recapped, so I am temporarily using a Sony GX900ES receiver.

My turntable is a Micro Seiki BL-51, with both a MA-505 and Grace 707 tonearms.

The cartridges are an Air Tight PC7, and a Signet TK7e. Both currently need retipping.

My cassette deck is a Harman Kardon TD202. I swear that it sounds better on prerecorded cassettes than my old Nakamichi 1000.

My speakers are a hybrid between Acoustat Spectra 11's, and Polk SDA 2B's used as bass modules.

I currently live in a small apartment. I would like to buy a dac for my computer new or used for no more than $1000.
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Can we see some pictures of your system?
 
Mile high air is never good for digital :D

While I was obviously pulling your chain a wee bit I'm in the camp that when done right both are truly enjoyable and when not, I'd rather cut the grass .......
 
really sorry to hear that! my very best friend has this too, grade2. worlds best doctor for that is mr.duffau in montpellier, france. (awake operation for not damaging anything.

as for the dac, the asus card is all right. if you would want to improve significantly you would need to optimize the whole topology from switches, reclocker etc and that is very expensive.
tt is way cheaper
 
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