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I expect that not all agree, though for me: DAC - DSD = DOA.
Description: Solid-state D/A processor. Digital inputs: USB: 24-bit 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz. Optical/TosLink 1 & 2: 24-bit 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz. Coaxial 1 & 2: 24-bit 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz. Bit resolution (all inputs): 16 to 24-bit. Supported data rates: 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz. Frequency response (100k ohms load:) Filter 1 selected. Low data rate, 10Hz20.02kHz, 0.05dB (44.1kHz), 10Hz21.7kHz 0.03dB (48kHz). Medium data rate: 10Hz28.7kHz, 0.05dB (88.2kHz), 10Hz31.2kHz, 3dB (96kHz). High data rate: 10Hz44.1kHz, 0.05dB (176.4kHz) 10Hz47.7kHz, 3dB (192kHz).Maximum output level: 2.175V into 100k ohms load. Total harmonic distortion, all inputs (24/96): 0.006% at 1kHz. Signal/noise ratio: 105dB, relative to maximum output level with a 100Hz22kHz bandwidth.
Dimensions: 8.4" (215mm) W by 3.1" (80mm) H by 12.5" (320mm) D. Weight: 8.8 lbs (4kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 11181.
Price: $1195. Approximate number of dealers: not disclosed.
Manufacturer: Rega Research, Ltd., 6 Coopers Way, Temple Farm Industrial Estate, Southend on Sea, Essex, England SS2 5TE, UK. Web: www.rega.co.uk. US distributor: The Sound Organisation, 159 Leslie Street, Dallas, TX 75207. Tel: (972) 234-0182. Fax: (972) 234-0249. Web: www.soundorg.com.
If it is so important for you have a DAC that can play all of the 20 albums available on DSD, then knock yourself out.
And a lot of the so called DSD albums are just converted to DSD from PCM. DSD will join SACD in the trash bin of failed audio media.
300 albums, wow! I buy that many albums in a single year. I've probably misplaced or lost double that number of CDs without noticing. Still a very small number of titles on DSD. 20 or 300, 1000, still insignificant.
As for the rest of my post, do some research.
I've over 500 DSD albums and the collection continues to grow.
Why? Because there's great and great sounding music available in this format and there's more being added daily. Why be artificially limited?
Not to worry. I have done my homework.
So between 1:46 and 3:28PM you bought 200 more DSD albums?! Or as you say, you miscounted...
I believe in your ability to miscount. I believe even more in my ability to count properly. Have fun with your DSD. I am glad you're happy with the format. I am happy without.
Hey guys - make sure you correct that old SoundOrg address:
159 Leslie St, Dallas, TX 75207
(972) 234-0182