boneman73

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What do you think of soundbars compared to speakers?
I don't disagree with anything said here: I think there are more factors than 'just' sound and budget which dictates whether you go soundbar or separates. I have a dedicated listening room with a nice 2ch rig, but we put the TV elsewhere. There 'c... 
Multi format playback: DAC w/ DVD-A capability? Rip to HDD? Just get an Oppo?
I am not familiar with that DAC, but I'd be interested in any DAC that can work with DVD A. ( nice username: Mahler. ) 
Multi format playback: DAC w/ DVD-A capability? Rip to HDD? Just get an Oppo?
If using the Bryston BDA-3, I would assume the transport will need to support DVD, but wouldn't it also need to support DVD-A's? I don't know if the encoding would pass through any DVD or BluRay supporting player? Do you own this and if so - what ... 
Multi format playback: DAC w/ DVD-A capability? Rip to HDD? Just get an Oppo?
Thanks, guys... indeed, i really like the methodical process (manual process?) of discs, sticking with a player is a given (good points!!)i was not aware that Sony has a universal player, $400 is attractive as long as its on par with the Oppo and ... 
Multi format playback: DAC w/ DVD-A capability? Rip to HDD? Just get an Oppo?
My (digital) library is cd and DVD-A, and SACD, so no downloads (nothing against them, but I'm just not setup for it nor have an internet connection that makes downloading hi Rez files laborious).Strictly 2ch for me.... I think I'm leaning towards... 
Has anyone NOT listened to their system for a long time?
Breaks are good. In fact, I think they can save your enjoyment. Around 2000, I found myself getting frustrated that I couldn't get time to listen to what I wanted, when I wanted, as loud or soft as I wanted. I had to make concessions on equipment ...