Re: Overkill?

I think he meant Burr-Brown, who make the actual DAC chips used in many
D/A boxes and players.

--Tim

Henry Turner wrote:

> When you high end folks suggest a product like Burr/Barr DAC, tell us
> where
> and how to find it.
> H.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brian G. Peterson" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 9:12 AM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Overkill?
>
>
>> On Thursday 13 January 2005 07:46 am, AndyN wrote:
>>
>>> >I currently have a Kenwood receiver and small Infinity bookshelf
>>> >speakers.  I was assuming that I would get better sound by buying
>>> better
>>> >speakers.
>>>
>>> As has been mentioned several times in this forum, if your AT is
>>> connected
>>> to the Kenwood via the AT's analog outputs, I *highly* recommend that
>>> your
>>> first upgrade is an outboard DAC.  Look for them on eBay; budget
>>> $80-$120.
>>> Do a search on DAC on this forum and I'm sure you'll find plenty of
>>> brand
>>> recommendations.
>>
>>
>> You will get better sound by buying better speakers.  Also/But, if
>> you get
>> subjectively 'good' sound from other input sources (CD/DVD) with your
>> current
>> setup, then Andy is correct, an external DAC is a great upgrade.
>> When I changed my setup from a mediocre built-in DAC to a high-end
>> Burr/Barr
>> DAC, the difference in sound quality from MP3's on the Audiotron was
>> stunning. (without changing my speakers)
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> - Brian
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