magiccarpetride;543352 Wrote: 
> I understand what you're saying, and in theory, I tend to agree. My only
> reservation is this: previously, when I would upgrade a component in my
> audio chain, the improvements would invariably be overwhelming on all
> accounts. Like when I switched form CD player to Logitech Squeezebox
> Duet, it was a thumbs up improvement all the way, even before any burn
> in occurred.
> 
> This is the first time ever that, after springing for an upgrade, I am
> of a divided mind -- some improvements that Caiman brings I simply love
> and couldn't live without, some I am upset about (like, the muffled,
> rolled off highs).

DACs use a combination of oversampling, analog and digital filters, and
a few other trick such as low loss coupling caps, op amps, etc. To
create their unique "Sound".

Have you tried other DACs? Maybe there is another one that is more to
your liking.


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