Hi Felthove,
I know a lot of people are using DVD players as transports. I used my Pioneer DV-05 for awhile (unmodified) and I thought it sounded pretty great. It did actually, but when I compared it to my old Denon DCD2560 there was no contest. When I recently tried using my old Studer A727 CDP things got even better (all with an EVS Millenum 2 and Cardas digital cable).
I hate to encourage anyone here to spend any more money, but...based on the comments of others, as well as my own experience...you might want to experiement with a CDP or dedicated transport rather than the DVD player. I've found that they provide a larger, more precise soundstage...stronger, more realistic bass, and more low level resolution.
That said...I could easily go back to my Pioneer DV-05 as transport and still enjoy every second. The CDPs sound better, but the DVD player still sounds great (and it's certainly very convenient to use the DVD for video AND audio).
Phil
I know a lot of people are using DVD players as transports. I used my Pioneer DV-05 for awhile (unmodified) and I thought it sounded pretty great. It did actually, but when I compared it to my old Denon DCD2560 there was no contest. When I recently tried using my old Studer A727 CDP things got even better (all with an EVS Millenum 2 and Cardas digital cable).
I hate to encourage anyone here to spend any more money, but...based on the comments of others, as well as my own experience...you might want to experiement with a CDP or dedicated transport rather than the DVD player. I've found that they provide a larger, more precise soundstage...stronger, more realistic bass, and more low level resolution.
That said...I could easily go back to my Pioneer DV-05 as transport and still enjoy every second. The CDPs sound better, but the DVD player still sounds great (and it's certainly very convenient to use the DVD for video AND audio).
Phil