09-Aug-2014, 03:39
(08-Aug-2014, 11:08)warpeon Wrote: I was at the dealer in HK - tried to compare SPDIF input from a weiss MAN 301 into devialet vs. AIR from macbook. Same file. The Weiss MAN 301 sounded better. hands down.
Now we have someone saying a separate player, Weiss MAN 301 in this case, is superior to AIR. Given that MAN301 costs US$10,000, I imagine that MAN 301 is equipped with a good quality power supply. I am wondering if Macbook Pro sounds better than or equal to MAN 301 with a high quality power supply, either battery or linear power.
(08-Aug-2014, 11:08)warpeon Wrote: I haven't tried macbook USB vs. AIR. Would appreciate if anyone could share their insight.
With Mac Mini, I find no noticeable difference between USB and AIR.
Mac Mini Late 2012(Amarra Symphony/Audirvana)/DELA N1A Mk1 - [AIR Ethernet] - Devialet 800 (Power Cable - AET HIN AC EVD) - [Speaker Cable - Nanotec Systems SP♯79MK2] - Wilson Audio Sasha