I've compared the 1072 vs DDE1.1 fed w/the 1072's digital out.
RCD-1072 as stand-alone player betters 1072+DDEv1.1 yeilding a lower noise floor, more detail,extension,larger-deeper image and many of my HDCD's extend that lead.
However add a DTI/pro and things get much better.
Larger/deeper image more detail and good dynamics.
You MUST have the upgraded PS-3 or Monolithic with the DDEv1.1.
A workhorse system here of an ancient Pioneer Mega changer>DTI/Pro>DDEv1.1 makes a really good listenable set-up...using !Toslink!.
The slightly more laid back sound is great with the many less then great recordings here.
Sometimes the high level of detail works against the 1072
My guess is the new CIAudio Dac is better than the 1.1 but Dusty's old dac ain't half bad with a DTI/pro.
RCD-1072 as stand-alone player betters 1072+DDEv1.1 yeilding a lower noise floor, more detail,extension,larger-deeper image and many of my HDCD's extend that lead.
However add a DTI/pro and things get much better.
Larger/deeper image more detail and good dynamics.
You MUST have the upgraded PS-3 or Monolithic with the DDEv1.1.
A workhorse system here of an ancient Pioneer Mega changer>DTI/Pro>DDEv1.1 makes a really good listenable set-up...using !Toslink!.
The slightly more laid back sound is great with the many less then great recordings here.
Sometimes the high level of detail works against the 1072
My guess is the new CIAudio Dac is better than the 1.1 but Dusty's old dac ain't half bad with a DTI/pro.