2. tech-talk
  3. 960132436

What to do next???

My system consists of a Marantz Sr-8000 reciever, Pioneer DV-05 DVD player (also used for CD playback), and MB Quart QL S 1030 speakers with DH Labs T-14 bi wired cables and BL-1 interconnects. I am on a reasonable budget and am wondering what the best course of action is for the next level of listening quality and enjoyment. A new dedicated CD player? I'm looking to spend about $500 bucks. By the way, should I use the DAC in the DV-05 or the Marantz? Opinions? Scott
grendel2000f65e
wcj56
47 posts
 
I would change source to a dedicated CD player such as Parasound CDC1500 I got mine new at auction for about $350 it use the Burr/Brown chipset that has become so popular. As for the Dac in your Pioneer or the Marantz, I would choose the one that you like the sound of better. After all its your ears that need to be satisfied in the end. I do agree with the others that the speakers are the most important. Have fun and happy listening.
jkphoto
167 posts
 
Just some random thoughts ... (a) Consider using the transport from the DV-05 and buying and outboard DAC - like the BelConte DAC-1 upsampling DAC - about $1000 (twice the budget, but may be worth waiting for) (b) For Soundtrack DD5.1 playback, I would guess (truly) that you would have more advantages to using the Marantz to decode. (c) For 24/96, use the D/A's in the Pioneer DV-05 Good Listening!!
wcr
1 posts
 
Why do anything? You have a great system. You can continue to spend more money upgrading one or more components in your system every six months. You will never achieve the end state because there is always something better (or newer) out there. Spend a few dollars on new music and don't worry about your equipment.
sol322
426 posts
 
Grendel: I made myself this question: am I getting the most out of the actual system I have? and this made me think about the basics again. Work on power and vibration. Power : clean power dedicated lines if possible, dedicated ground good quality wall plates, good quality plugs, power cord placement .... All this details apply to any system and could give you a much better platform to work at current equipment level and allow you to enjoy more future updates.
More to discover