Well, I have to disagree with the above assessment on the Aiwa transport. I was the one who originally posted the positive news on this incredible cheapo anomoly. Maybe joe b's d/a converter does not utilize the newer delta sigma 24 bit dacs, (which would explain way he does not think much of the Awia as a transport. I'm giving him the benefit of doubt that he actually did a true objective comparison, on a very accurate and revieling set-up, versus the other transports he mentioned). For the rest of us (dozens of hard core seasoned audiophiles), the Aiwa is as good as one of our $8500 reference Wadia transports. Do yourself a favor and give the cheapo a try, you can always return it for a full refund if you don't like it. Per Joe's other statement about Stan's Aiwa mod, it definately is the wip! He has come up with an ingenious yet simple way to send a digital data, that is much better than any other optical connection. If you call Stan and ask him about this mod, you'll be amazed that the other "high end" transport guys never offered this method of sending digital data...its so logical you wonder why it does not exist!
Aiwa XC-35M good transport? Entec245.2?
I read an older thread here mentioning the Aiwa 5 disk via toslink sounded as good at a top transport. What is the current thinking on this "anomoly?" The poster mentioned the DA used had to sound good with toslink. I just ordered a used Entec 245.2 (24/96) Does this fit the bill. WHat is the general thinking on this processor (got it for $250- upgrading from Wadia X32)
ALso the Aiwa XC-35M is discontinued and hard to find. Anyone tried the 37M, it's replacement?
ALso the Aiwa XC-35M is discontinued and hard to find. Anyone tried the 37M, it's replacement?