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| Marantz AV8003 Processor Absent DSD or multi-channel considerations, my point remains that the decision whether to use analog or digital output depends on which is better, the DACs in the disc player or the DACs in the processor. I think the point is the same whether the ... | |
| Marantz AV8003 Processor I wouldn't be as prescriptive as Darryl. HDMI is the most practical way to enjoy DSD discs. My XA5400ES outputs both analog via XLR and digital via HDMI to my Cary Cinema 11a, so I can select either input. I prefer HDMI, especially when playing DS... | |
| Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000 Mrtennis,I output analog XLR as well as HDMI from an XA5400ES to a Cary Cinema 11a, so by selecting the input I can compare the Sony processing to that of the Cary. I prefer the Cary processing for both CD and SACD, but the big thing for me is tha... | |
| Modwright sony xa 5400cd I'm the guy in CA who bought Neal's XA5400ES. IIRC he did not play SACDs on it, but that's mostly what I play, both in analog XLR and HDMI. More recently, I've been enjoying multi-channel DSD. Whether CD, SACD, or multi-channel, I do think it's th... | |
| How long do you wait for a check to clear One of the things not mentioned is that the buyer assumes the risk the seller will that the cash and not send the item or that the item will be defective. It's a two-way street that requires mutual trust.So far I've been a buyer -- most of the equ... | |
| Pioneer BDP-05FD vs Oppo BDP-83 I found the above posts perplexing, because I thought most of reviews of the BDP 83 found analog audio its weak point, thus the 83-SE. Why wouldn't the posters have compared HDMI audio where the 83 is said to be much more competitive?db | |
| Oppo BDP-83 SE vs McCormack UDP-1 Deluxe Paul,Not Kal responding, but my Sony XA5400ES is set up to output either HDMI or analog XLR to my Cary Cinema 11a processor. I prefer the HDMI even for stereo, but a well done bit-streamed multichannel SACD tips the scale heavily in favor of HDMI.... | |
| 4.1 HT? I've replaced the KEF 200C with a pair of KEF Reference 102s that have a tweeter that matches that of the KEF Reference 104.2s. Despite warnings about mutual interference with two center speakers, I've tried both single and twin 102s, and think th... | |
| KEF 102 center speaker Thanks for the advice, Loomisjohnson. I bought two pairs of mint KEF Reference 102s, and have replaced the KEF 200C with one of the speakers. The 102 is indeed a better match with the 104.2s. The soundstage in 5.1 is now seamless, whereas music se... | |
| Is rack between speakers always less than ideal? Having a TV, first a 36 XBR then a 40" monitor, between the main LR speakers did not interfere with 2 dimensional imaging, but it did with depth imaging. When I installed front projection, depth imaging substantially improved. I use balanced lines... | |
| Oppo BDP 83SE- RESULTS ARE IN I took delivery of a nearly new Cary Cinema 11a Saturday, and hooked up both the analog XLR and HDMI outputs of my Sony SCD-XA5400ES to it. In this case, we preferred the HDMI, but then the XA5400ES can output DSD from certain SACDs via HDMI and t... | |
| XA5400es for redbook CDs I replaced a fine sounding Sony DVP-S9000ES with a SCD-XA5400ES, and was struck by the improvement in redbook CD sound. My impression is CD playback got a lot of attention in the design of the XA5400ES. A well recorded CD leaves little to be desir... | |
| Location of surround speakers for music The revelation into multi-channel for me was an Arts SACD of Corelli violin sonatas processed by a Cary Cinema 11a. The sense of presence was greater than I've ever experienced with stereo.db | |
| Location of surround speakers for music Thanks for the advice; I'll look at the booklets with my multi-channel SACDs. I just bought two pairs of 70's KEF Reference 102s with tweeters similar to those of my KEF Reference 104.2s to replace newer 200C and 102.2s with Uni-Q tweeters. I may ... | |
| what is purpose of home theater processor? Kal Rubinson has been a strong proponent of surround sound for music in his Stereophile column. My limited experience (an Arts SACD of Corelli violin sonatas played on a Cary Cinema 11a) is that surround can give a greater sense of ambience than c... |