Yes, I'm using Transporter as a "network music player" and files are stored on a ReadyNAS. I use the Cary analog outputs in this case and, with my current gear, the sound quality compared to the Transporter analog outs is night and day. So much so that my non-audiophile neighbor simply couldn't believe it and even asked if I'd added a sub-woofer (as the Cary is known, among other things, for bass extension).
That list is not comprehensive or "official". I'm sure we have members here who prefer to believe that the Transporter is the best DAC ever and if you are satisfied, then I have no argument. As for others looking for far superior sound quality in all areas (transparency, freq extension, transient speed, etc) and you have the speakers and amp to provide the resolution, then the list is a decent starting point. If you drop down a notch to the likes of the Cary 306, which remains among the very best at under $10 grand, then you will still have quite an amazing upgrade. The next rung up will require a bit of investment, but prices may be coming down as Esoteric has recently reduced theirs. It's an exciting time in digital. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ jh901's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18175 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96407 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
