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Oh, lucky you. Only chance I have is if he does the same for me. It would be a long ride, 22,696 mile round trip.
 
Mike said:
Agreed. The REF is stunning. Plenty of room for upgrades and modules later too.
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It is, but $42k for the price of admission (w/ network streamer) is a gigantic sum of money for digitalphiles.

I've always wanted to compare the Premier to the Discrete. I came from an Analog dac, so decided to pay up for Premier but it sounds like the Discrete is the better value.

ps. Joe, I heard the Esoteric at my Rockport dealer and had to switch to vinyl - sorry!
 
KeithR said:
I've always wanted to compare the Premier to the Discrete. I came from an Analog dac, so decided to pay up for Premier but it sounds like the Discrete is the better value.
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The better value but not better sounding. 4 DAC modules versus 2 DAC modules equals greater voltage gain and lower distortion. Since you already own it, I would hold my ground if I were you.

Best,
Ken
 
Alpinist said:
The better value but not better sounding. 4 DAC modules versus 2 DAC modules equals greater voltage gain and lower distortion. Since you already own it, I would hold my ground if I were you.

Best,
Ken
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Great observations and perspective.
 
KeithR said:
It is, but $42k for the price of admission (w/ network streamer) is a gigantic sum of money for digitalphiles.

I've always wanted to compare the Premier to the Discrete. I came from an Analog dac, so decided to pay up for Premier but it sounds like the Discrete is the better value.

ps. Joe, I heard the Esoteric at my Rockport dealer and had to switch to vinyl - sorry!
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No worries. It's not costing me anything to try it. I am very curious. Mike thinks at my volume levels, I might love it.
 
KeithR said:
It is, but $42k for the price of admission (w/ network streamer) is a gigantic sum of money for digitalphiles.

I've always wanted to compare the Premier to the Discrete. I came from an Analog dac, so decided to pay up for Premier but it sounds like the Discrete is the better value.

ps. Joe, I heard the Esoteric at my Rockport dealer and had to switch to vinyl - sorry!
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XD with Master Sound Discrete is different. “It’s not your Father’s Esoteric”.


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brodricj said:
OK, my first thought was you like 11.
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I’m an easy listener. Lots of late night and early morning listening. I should know next week how the esoteric sounds. Looking forward to it.
 
Ritmo said:
The Premier is a very nice DAC. I had one in my system for a few weeks.

Your biggest return, I think, would be in upgrading the speakers. If you still like Magico, the M2s are the sweet spot in their line; my honest opinion.
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Don’t want to hijack this thread, but if I stick with Magico it will be the M3 - I want the extra bass
 
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