Purite Audio Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Firstly I would just like to say hello, and be gentle because I am an old chuffer, I am trying to play some hi-res downloads ( Reference recordings 176.4 24 bit on their HrX discs ) Chris C has alrady been a tremendous help ( thanks Chris ) , I am still investigating the PC Lynx16aes route, but a friend has a Mac Book Pro, and I would like to experiment with that, I believe I need a firewire /AES interface, Chris suggested either a Weiss Vesta ( due out soon ) or a Weiss Minerva DAC ( completely sold out at the moment ) are there any ther suitable products out there ? Thanks in advance, Keith. Link to comment
hokhost Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 You could try the Weiss AFI1, this is the pro version of the Vesta. I have not tried it yet with High Res file though ... Hieu Digital Drive = Netgear NAS -> Mac Mini -> Kharma Firewire Cable -> Weiss AFI1 [br]Anti jitter = Stealth Varidig Sextet AES EBU -> Genesis Digital Lens [br]Dac = Audioquest Eagle eye -> Stax dac Talent [br]Pre/Amp = Transparent Ultra RCA -> Conrad Johnson CA200[br]Speakers = Stealth Jr -> Wilson Cub (Sound Anchor stands)[br]Power = Goldmund, Verastarr, Tara labs, Fadel Art, Shunyata Hydra/ PC, APC Smart UPS[br]Isolation = Clearaudio, Goldmund, Acoustic System, Gflex Link to comment
Purite Audio Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 Hieu Hi, I have spoken to the UK distributor and I am going to arrange to borrow his example as soon as it is returned from it's latest dem, Mac AFII DAC ,looks an elegant and simple solution, ( it needs to be simple for me frankly ) thanks Keith. Link to comment
hokhost Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 It may not have the expensive fit and finish of a "High End" product, but it does its job well. I am new to Mac and this is the first Pro audio gear I buy. However, setup was really easy ... Good luck. Hieu Digital Drive = Netgear NAS -> Mac Mini -> Kharma Firewire Cable -> Weiss AFI1 [br]Anti jitter = Stealth Varidig Sextet AES EBU -> Genesis Digital Lens [br]Dac = Audioquest Eagle eye -> Stax dac Talent [br]Pre/Amp = Transparent Ultra RCA -> Conrad Johnson CA200[br]Speakers = Stealth Jr -> Wilson Cub (Sound Anchor stands)[br]Power = Goldmund, Verastarr, Tara labs, Fadel Art, Shunyata Hydra/ PC, APC Smart UPS[br]Isolation = Clearaudio, Goldmund, Acoustic System, Gflex Link to comment
Purite Audio Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 Hieu Hi ,may I ask do you use yours to play hi-res files from your MAC, this is my main goal, I have some 'reference recording' HrX discs, desperate to hear them, had a bit of a set back with a Lynx 16 based PC ( just couldn't get it to work ) hoping the Mac will ( work ) an be straightforward straight out of the box, Regards Keith. Link to comment
hokhost Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Hi, I am sorry, I can't help you. I will try High Res files when I have a capable Dac. I am looking for a nice High Res Dac to replace my old combo Genesis Digital lens / modded Stax Dac. Sorry ... Hieu Digital Drive = Netgear NAS -> Mac Mini -> Kharma Firewire Cable -> Weiss AFI1 [br]Anti jitter = Stealth Varidig Sextet AES EBU -> Genesis Digital Lens [br]Dac = Audioquest Eagle eye -> Stax dac Talent [br]Pre/Amp = Transparent Ultra RCA -> Conrad Johnson CA200[br]Speakers = Stealth Jr -> Wilson Cub (Sound Anchor stands)[br]Power = Goldmund, Verastarr, Tara labs, Fadel Art, Shunyata Hydra/ PC, APC Smart UPS[br]Isolation = Clearaudio, Goldmund, Acoustic System, Gflex Link to comment
manisandher Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I realise that this is an old post, but felt it might still be relevant to some people... The Weiss AFI1 works perfectly at these sample rates and passes HDCD-encoded material through correctly (at all sample rates). It's very easy to use... and sounds superb! But, it only inputs/ouputs AES and ADAT formats, i.e. no RCA or BNC connectors for the signal (it does have BNCs or word clock in/out, which I find invaluable). Hope this helps, Mani. Main: SOtM sMS-200 -> Okto dac8PRO -> 6x Neurochrome 286 mono amps -> Tune Audio Anima horns + 2x Rotel RB-1590 amps -> 4 subs Home Office: SOtM sMS-200 -> MOTU UltraLite-mk5 -> 6x Neurochrome 286 mono amps -> Impulse H2 speakers Vinyl: Technics SP10 / London (Decca) Reference -> Trafomatic Luna -> RME ADI-2 Pro Link to comment
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