CDP Shootout:
Ok, after just over a week of burn in, here is my initial evaluation of the sonic changes in my system. The Rotel is definitely a subtle improvement, smoother treble and an extended bass response, better overall. This was more noticable w/ poor recordings. On good recordings, I couldn't really tell the difference.
Oddly enough, the Rotel is not as sonically quiet as the Denon (mechanically the Rotel is the clear winner, better transport, etc.). With both units powered up and not playing, I turned the preamp to maximum gain and switched back and forth between the two. The Denon was as quiet as any source input on the preamp w/o anything hooked up. The Rotel emitted a noticable electronic hiss. It disappeared when I turned the Rotel off. Do I care about this? I'd like some feedback if possible.
Thanks.
Hammer
Ok, after just over a week of burn in, here is my initial evaluation of the sonic changes in my system. The Rotel is definitely a subtle improvement, smoother treble and an extended bass response, better overall. This was more noticable w/ poor recordings. On good recordings, I couldn't really tell the difference.
Oddly enough, the Rotel is not as sonically quiet as the Denon (mechanically the Rotel is the clear winner, better transport, etc.). With both units powered up and not playing, I turned the preamp to maximum gain and switched back and forth between the two. The Denon was as quiet as any source input on the preamp w/o anything hooked up. The Rotel emitted a noticable electronic hiss. It disappeared when I turned the Rotel off. Do I care about this? I'd like some feedback if possible.
Thanks.
Hammer