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Elite DV-47Ai or move on is the question...

Picked this unit up back in 2003 and wondering if I should keep it or move on with something new...just ordered a DAC1 Pre and wanted to get thoughts on keep/sell here...off in the weeds on this whole 192/24 thing and wondering if I should take a step back and settle with 96/24 etc...

The ask here is whether to keep it since it will "perform well" or to pick a new unit with a < $2k price tag...bang for the buck I guess is what I am looking for...
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ekobesky
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Pettyofficer brings up a great idea. I believe the DAC1 Pre has a balanced input, so it might not be a bad idea to have a balanced output installed on your Pioneer as he did. Should be a relatively cheap mod, much cheaper than what you were probably considering for a replacement player.
ekobesky
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I don't understand why you wouldn't keep it, at least for now. It should make a fine transport. So why not plug the digital out into DAC1 Pre and plug the analog outs into the analog input. This way, you can use the DAC1 as an upgrade to Red Book CD playback, and still enjoy your SACD and DVD-A discs.

I'm running a DV-45A in my office right now. Very similar. I also have some experience with the newer DV-79AVi. They are very decent units, have good transports and respond to commands very quickly. I like them both as players and transports.
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