ianhorseman
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| Blu Ray player versus CD/SACD player. @ericgeer Very interesting and did some quick research on your product. Couple of questions: a) Why do you recommend other universal players? Could I not just use my existing Oppo 103 for the process you describe in your post? b) Have you foun... | |
| Blu Ray player versus CD/SACD player. @elliottbnewcombjr thanks for the link to the Sony machine. I did check it out but have some hesitation about used, unseen components. However, not ruling it out completely and may contact the seller to see what his bottom line is? | |
| Blu Ray player versus CD/SACD player. I have about 400 CDs and about 30 SACDs. Its only in the last 2-3 years when I have really been getting into Classical have I been actively seeking SACDs. Certain classical labels still issue this format, so it definitely is not dead! However, as ... | |
| Blu Ray player versus CD/SACD player. I will say, I love my Oppo and it has been a great “Jack of all trades!” But in recent years I’ve moved away from the home theater thing and I’m now immersed in 2 channel stereo. Which is what is prompting my initial question. | |
| Blu Ray player versus CD/SACD player. All of this is very helpful as it contains some useful basic things to consider, and there has been none of that “audiophile forum chippiness” that seems to leak into any thread. I have been going back and forth on……new CD/SACD player versus……..a... | |
| Blu Ray player versus CD/SACD player. @mahler123 Wonder if you could explain the 2nd part of your response further? “and for redbook I use one of the S/PDIF outputs into a mini DSP (room processor-it won’t work with SACD). Before I had the mini DSP I just used the HDMI output for eve... | |
| Blu Ray player versus CD/SACD player. I don’t have an external DAC. I use the one in the Oppo. Primarily looking for all in one unit, IF I replace the Oppo. However, guess I could think about transport/DAC also? | |
| Blu Ray player versus CD/SACD player. Thanks for the input. Sounds like you use an external DAC? | |
| Panamax Power Conditioner: Keep or Upgrade Again, many thanks to everyone for reading my post and offering their input. Think I will probably research and shop around on several of the options mentioned. Based primarily on age and the upgrades on a couple of my other components, think it’s... | |
| Panamax Power Conditioner: Keep or Upgrade Thanks for the responses so far.Wondering if I haven’t had any issues with the Panamax, Ishould just leave well alone, despite its age?Anyone had any experience with the iFi Powerstation?Not cheap (about $500) but seems interesting.https://ifi-aud... |