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| Transport that outputs SACD DSD signal w/ coaxial? The manual says it converts it to analog. That should mean it converts it to PCM at the digital output. It is not passing DSD. I'm sure someone smarter than me will jump in if I am mistaken. | |
| Transport that outputs SACD DSD signal w/ coaxial? I did a quick search and couldn't find any information on a TriVista DAC that outputs DSD. Provide a reference. I would like to look into it. | |
| mono blocks with a powered sub? Agree, use a Y-splitter. Works just like a second set of outputs which is the way most are wired internally when a preamp offers dual outputs. As stated, there is no connection difference whether you use monoblocks or a stereo amp except for, poss... | |
| Transport that outputs SACD DSD signal w/ coaxial? There are none that pass DSD over TosLink or Coaxial outputs. I doubt there ever will be because of Sony licensing and copy protection concerns and the orphaned nature of SACD. There is just not alot of software being released from the big record ... | |
| AT&T U Verse any good? I've been retired for three and a half years so I can't speak about current operation. I do know that all call center traffic was handled in-house (or stateside agents) due to problems with offshore support. It may have changed. The cost savings m... | |
| AT&T U Verse any good? I'm a AT&T retiree and there are support issues. The company is so large and has reduced headcount so much and service always suffers first. The philosophy has always been get a product to market, to get revenue flowing, and fix it later. It w... | |
| Directional interconnect cables DCstep, is this correct? I thought you always pointed in the direction of music flow i.e., source to preamp, preamp to amp and amp to speaker. Doesn't this assure that the grounded end of the shield is properly oriented? If not, I've been doing it... | |
| REGA APOLLO Nice sounding player. The software can be a bit glitchy which is the only downside. | |
| AT&T U Verse any good? I would not be an early adopter. AT&T chose an IP platform because it is much cheaper to deploy than a fiber infrastructure. Bandwidth issues are significant on this platform. They are still in the learning stages of implementation and ongoing... | |
| LCD TV - Are they reliable ? I bought the warranty for my 60" LCD rear projection and it has paid off. The light engine and a bulb have been replaced under the warranty. Those two repairs would have cost more than $1000 without the warranty. I also bought it for my 42" Plasma... | |
| NAD 533 upgrades Save your money and apply it towards the new setup. | |
| Where is MM/MC switch on Unico SE I don't believe there is a switch. You change jumpers to use either MM or MC. They should be clearly marked on the board. There should be another jumper that changes gain +-10db. | |
| Help needed regarding purchase of Amp Stands. I use monoblocks and have them on solid oak stands with cones coupling each stand to the floor. Looks great and works well. They are available from multiple sources suchas timbernation. | |
| New music on vinyl They have to know there is demand or the record companies aren't going to release current jazz and classical on vinyl. In the heyday of vinyl jazz and classical sold only a sliver of rock and pop releases. I wouldn't hold my breath. | |
| Grado Cartridge questions..... Too many changes at once make it difficult to evaluate the improvement of a single component. I'm not a fan of the Grado (sounds rolled off with wooly bass) and don't believe it is a good match for the ICs which are not the last word in transparen... |