mahler123
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| Good DAC for playing computer files/streaming *and* SACD discs with transport? DACs that can receive native DSD from SACD are not common. I use a Bryston BDA-3 and an Oppo 105 as a transport. I could stream from the Oppo but I use Bluesound. NAD makes a DAC that can accept HDMI. There are some DACs that have an I2S input... | |
| Audiogon needs a new category I am in complete agreement with the OP | |
| Looking for a used AUDIOPHILE AV Receiver Why is the Op looking for a used receiver? I advise people to buy used all of the time and I am using a used Pioneer Elite AVR, but for for $800 these days you can get a pretty good sounding new AVR | |
| CDP Repair or Replace? Seeking advice Please I agree with all the people who are saying that if you only use it as a DAC, why are you thinking of messing with the laser? If you think the Sony is a poor transport (why?), you can probably get a DVD or BRP as an alternative transport for a lot... | |
| Is remastered mainly just less jitter? I listen to Classical exclusively. The remastering are almost always superior. There are none of the loudness issues. From what I have read the biggest reason for the improvement is that early CD issues of analog recordings featured 14 bit ADCs... | |
| New Lux SACD unit @randyhat embarrassed to admit that I also own the Sony XA 5400 ES in a different system, have wondered the same, and haven't tried it. The problem is that since I first created the system with the Sony, which sits in a surround system in our mai... | |
| New Lux SACD unit @milpai I would refer you the Larry Greenhill review in Stereophile as my experience is fairly similar. Previously I was listening to my SACD via my Oppo 105 in 2 channel . Compared to the Oppo the dynamic range and soundstage have both noticeab... | |
| New Lux SACD unit Isn't sonic nirvana a beautiful thing? I am enjoying my SACDs with my Oppo 105 outputting DSD into a Bryston BDA-3 via HDMI. SACD is such a great format when it is well reproduced | |
| Conversion to DSD: Does It Eliminate Digital Glare? I don't think it's a fantasy to say long live SACD. In Classical Music there are over 3000 titles available . My current two DACS, the Mytek Manhatten and the Bryston BDA-3, are glare free, even on the worst recordings. I'm sure the DSD has so... | |
| Best standalone music server? @randyhat I agree with your last thought. I love my Vault2 but in your case for the same expenditure you can get a pretty good CDP that will have digital inputs. You will enjoy your CD collection and every other digital source more. | |
| Best standalone music server? @juke4u. I, for one, am not interested in having a vinyl vs digital debate. There are plenty of other places to go looking for that discussion. I have decided that digital is it for me and ain't lookin back. You may notice that this folder is l... | |
| Best standalone music server? For those of you concerned that the Bluesound Vault 2 may not be high end enough for you, I suggest that if you already have a DAC that you like, play it through the DAC and call it a day | |
| Best standalone music server? I've just seen this thread for the first time.I have the Bluesound Vault 2, and in other rooms in the home I have a Node 2 and the Minipulse.I had tried a PC based system and frankly it was to much hassle. I have no desire to be dealing with IT i... | |
| Need Help Ripping My CD Collection @nycjleeThe Bluesound Vault 2 does sound good but it has digital outs so it can be used with a better DAC. It can also be used as part of a whole home system | |
| Berkeley vs Bryston vs Lampizator @audiotroy I have the original Manhatten. I guess I should contact Mytek about an upgrade but I'm so happy with it that I haven't bothered |