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In Reply to: RE: Similarly not clear posted by E-Stat on April 20, 2025 at 08:53:10
I wasn't really comparing to anything directly, but it isn't up to the standard I am used to from my VPI turntable so maybe that's not fair or my Audiolab cd7000 transport through the same gustard dac.
It does some things quite nice open sound and detailed but just not balnced. However, the tracks sample were all remastered so I need to find some that are not remixes which tend to be less listenable than the original.
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If one is trying to compare the sound quality of streamed music to physical CDs, it is critical that the same versions be used.
Unfortunately, many of the major classic rock/pop band albums have been remastered so many times that it is nearly impossible to know if the album you are streaming is exactly the same as the one on your physical CD. However, if you switch to bands & performers that are not as famous, the odds go up dramatically that the streaming version will be the same as your CD.
I have a decent sized local collection (about 64K tracks ripped from CD, converted from LP, downloaded, plus some original material) and a Qobuz subscription. I've not been able to tell a difference between my local stuff and streaming when making a comparison and am confident the releases are the same.
Yes, I think I am catching on.
Understand that digital sources vary widely in quality just as do analog sources. A U Turn Orbit is not the same as a Clearaudio Statement.Took me a while to find a digital source that matched or exceeded my VPI/Souther TQ-1 rig. Don't limit your choices to a standard fenced in by late 70s optical media.
but just not balnced.
In which aspect(s)? Tonally? Dynamically? I note there are Gustard DACs ranging in price from $78 to $3k . Lots of potential difference there.
You'll find much more useful information in appropriate forums like Digital and PC Audio.
It might take some time and experimentation to find what you really want.
Edits: 04/20/25
Thanks, I can try the digital forum wasn't sure where to post. It seems my question maybe more rhetorical or opinion than simply digital. The gustard is the R26 model R2R ladder dac design can't remember the price but seems like it was under 2000.00
The audiolab 7000n streamer has an ess based dac built in but it's a bit of work to pull stuff out to plug it in and I have never really liked the ESS chip sound.
Really I didn't want to mess with this as much as I have already . I just wanted decent and simple set up so I can listyen to songs that I may not want the entire album or mau only listen to once.
BTW I think I need to update my profile.
Ah, a much nicer Gustard model using discrete outputs instead of chip based op amps.
The audiolab 7000n streamer has an ess based dac built in but it's a bit of work to pull stuff out to plug it in and I have never really liked the ESS chip sound.
Understand that what you hear is as much (if not more) determined by its analog output stage (like a phono preamp) than the DAC chip employed. Note that the 1983 Toslink optical standard has inherently (much) higher jitter than coaxial or USB.
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