mahler123
Responses from mahler123
| 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 | |
| Dac from mid range to cost no object DACs that do SACD are rare beasts. I own the Bryston BDA 3 which has HDMI inputs. One needs a transport that that can output DSD from the SACDs and I use an Oppo 105. The transport should be figured in the cost. The Bryston is good with Redboo... | |
| How old is too old for a Dac? OP- that is a great question.Digital, and in particular the DAC end of things, change so fast. I've just invested a bundle in 2 DACs and they both are supposed to be upgradable via firmware updates. Hopefully that keeps me sane for a while | |
| Tidal and Streaming player Yamaha and other AVRs have their own streaming/whole home applications similar to Bluesound. It may depend on the other needs in your system. If you need or want an AVR, you might consider them. I have a Bluesound Vault 2 in my 2 channel system... | |
| Packing up my CDP...bittersweet CDs are 'digital music ' |