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Sony sacd "custom setting"

Has anybody out there switched the factory setting on the rear of Sony's SCD-777ES from "standard" to "custom"? A warning regarding the increase in frequency associated with custom setting, states potential damage to amp and/or speakers, if used without compatible ampliflier. I would love to try the "custom" setting, but wish to hear from those who have successfully utilized this option.
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tloftis
2 posts
 
do a search a www.audioasylum.com look at the hi=rez digital section. You find a lot of discussion. Bottom line most people have used that setting with no problem
jtinn
1,124 posts
 
It is not a problem, but the best place to call to be sure is your amp manufacturer.

The custom setting makes a HUGE difference.
adamo
1 posts
 
I OWN A SCD-777ES AND I AGREE WITH "JTINN" THAT IT DOES MAKE A TREMENDOUS DIFFERENCE...IT IS INCREDIBLE. I HAVE IT HOOKED UP TO A THRESHOLD T3 PREAMP AND A PAIR OF THRESHOLD T200 AMPS IN MONOBLOCK FORM. I HAD THE SAME CONCERNS WITH MY EQUIPMENT AND HESITATED AT FIRST BECUASE, AS YOU PROBABLY KNOW, THRESHOLD FOLDED A COUPLE YEARS AGO. LUCKILY, BOTH THE PRE-AMP AND THE AMPS ARE CAPABLE OF DC-100KHZ ACCORDING TO THE MANUALS (WIDER RANGE THAN THE SCD-777ES). SO MY ADVICE IS READ THE SPECIFICATIONS IN YOUR MANUALS FOR BOTH PRE-AMP & AMP(S); ITS PRINTED FOR A REASON. IT IS DEFINITELY WORTH IT.
mikeam
122 posts
 
Been using it in custom mode for over a year with tube gear. Not one problem, but I do suggest you check with the manufacturer of your amp and preamp. Regards, Mike
ljgj
955 posts
 
Put it on Custom - huge dofference. I have put it on custom with amps from Adcom to Levinson.
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