2. digital
  3. 1268573443

Has anybody compare Playback Design vs Berkeley

I am currently using Berkeley Alpha DAC with my music server. I have been thinking of adding SACD player such as Sony XA5400ES or 9000ES for awhile for my modest but growing SACD collections. I used to have Esoteric D05 with my music server and using iLink from my Pioneer universal player for DSD output to Esoteric. I am very happy with Berkeley DAC and think that it was a significant upgrade from Esoteric but missed having good SACD playback as well. Anyhow, recently I have a very good offer on Playback MPS-5. Unfortunately it is not in the same city and I will not be able to audition it side by side with my Berkeley DAC. Does anyone have any experience comparing the 2 units for 16/44 files or other high resolution PCM files?

Also quick question on Playback MPS-5, its AES/EBU digital input, is it single XLR or dual XLR or both?

The rest of the system is Usher Be20, ASR Emitter II Exclusive, Synergistic Research Cables.
Thanks for your information.
suteetat

Showing 1 response by radioheadokplayer

radioheadokplayer
181 posts
 
I can only add that I was about to go analog only and sell off my thousands of cds and then I bought the playback designs and now listen to digital and enjoy it immensely.

It has a wonderful tone and lacks the harshness that digital is famous for.

I strongly recommend pairing it with amps and speakers that can deliver strong bass to maximize the startling performance of this truly high definition cd/dac
More to discover