jwsisme
New Head-Fier
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Many years ago I heard a demo of a high end system with a $10,000 turntable, that produced an almost 3-D image of the band. I was young at the time and certainly my imagination was much greater than now..but I recall I could almost see each member of the band. Ever since then I have been searching for that 3-D holographic sound on my limited budget.....
My current desktop stereo is:
Tripplite Line Conditioner
Redgum RGi60 Integrated Amp
Asus D1 and Apple Airport Express
Canton bookshelf speakers
Hsu Research STF-1 subwoofer
AKG K501 headphones
Obviously each component is important so I think logically the DAC is the next upgrade. The Canton speakers are old but will be updated next, unless you think that is the issue. I also realize I will have to re-rip some CDs to lossless.
The question I ask is what DACs have you heard that give that deep soundstage I desire? I don't need "perfection", whatever that is. Since I have the AKG's, a DAC with a headphone amp would be nice but I could always make that a next upgrade step. My fingers (and my wife's) are crossed hoping you've heard something under 1k.
Your recommendations?
Thanks!
James
My current desktop stereo is:
Tripplite Line Conditioner
Redgum RGi60 Integrated Amp
Asus D1 and Apple Airport Express
Canton bookshelf speakers
Hsu Research STF-1 subwoofer
AKG K501 headphones
Obviously each component is important so I think logically the DAC is the next upgrade. The Canton speakers are old but will be updated next, unless you think that is the issue. I also realize I will have to re-rip some CDs to lossless.
The question I ask is what DACs have you heard that give that deep soundstage I desire? I don't need "perfection", whatever that is. Since I have the AKG's, a DAC with a headphone amp would be nice but I could always make that a next upgrade step. My fingers (and my wife's) are crossed hoping you've heard something under 1k.
Your recommendations?
Thanks!
James