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| New or Upgrading Pre - Pro Audiojan: Thanks for clarifying that about the decoding of the new high resolution formats. I wasn't 100% sure if both the source and processor had to decode. Question, in addition to the analog inputs as you mentioned, wouldn't it also work using... | |
| Sony BDP-S1 Blu ray player JamieThanks. I actually tried that first a number of times and do have a DVD burner but it just simply wouldn't work on two different PCs. I can't explain it but I did try that first. It wouldn't recognize the drive of my DVD writer drive when it ... | |
| older dedicated midfi cd player....2nd system If you're looking for an older but venerable machine, see if you can find a preowned Nakamichi CD4 unit for sale. I had one for a short while and it really produced some serious bottom end punch while maintaining decent mid-range. Unfortunately it... | |
| New or Upgrading Pre - Pro Good question. First out of the gate, the MX136 does not decode the latest high definition surround sound audio formats from Blu-ray such as Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Just so you're aware of that. If that's not a priority, then you're... | |
| Sony BDP-S1 Blu ray player Folks, just thought you'd be interested to know that the firmware DVD was never shipped. The total incompetent staff at Sony Customer Relations couldn't tell me when the order was or will be shipped, no tracking #, etc. They did charge my credit c... | |
| Any hope for SACD? Far from dead. Check out the acoustic sounds website. As an example, they offer 168 SACDs in hybrid multi-channel alone of all genres. That's just one type of SACD. It is my understanding that it's not just a matter of creating SACDs from existing... | |
| Sony BDP-S1 Blu ray player Many thanks. The unit is actually about 6 years old. I was off a year. But anyway, perhaps the upgrade DVD will take care of it. In the on screen display and setup for audio, I regret there is no option for turning on the digital out circuit but j... | |
| Oh, to be a high end dealer for a year. River251: All good points and stimulation for benefiical discussion. You do wonder how so many high end audio brands all survive. I believe that many audio enthusiasts generally stay with the brands they love over the long term. When they upgrade,... | |
| Marantz sr5006 vs Yamaha RX-A810 Oops, sorry I meant to state that the Marantz SR5600 was my first AVR not the currently offered SR5006. | |
| Marantz sr5006 vs Yamaha RX-A810 Just comparing the two brands, I'd go with Marantz hands down. Yamaha went full mass market and at least Marantz is still considered mid to high end. Just my opinion. The Marantz SR5006 was my first A-V receiver and liked it a lot. | |
| Pre Pro advice. NAD T 187 or?? Oh sorry. You're right, it is a surround sound processor and not a receiver. My slip up. | |
| need a new processor Well I would be partial to the Rotel RSP-1572 (1570 has been upgraded to the 1572). For the money, it has to be one the of best surround sound processors available. The Classe ssp75 would be dynamite too but that is the higher end brand of Rotel a... | |
| New Rotel RCD-1520 Just checked the CDs I've been playing and no scratches at all from the slot loading mechanism. That seems to be a concern out there among members here on Audiogon but as I said the mechanism is gentle and I wouldn't think Rotel would produce a un... | |
| Marantz BD7003 + CA 840 C dac - or - Oppo 95 Pokey77: Sorry but I'm just not directly familiar with Oppo Digital units such as the BDP 93 or 95. Looking at the specs though and comparing both machines, the 95 has an upgraded 32bit reference DAC and Torodial transformer so the audio should be... | |
| What setup for my dedicated home theater? Yes first take back the Onkyo if you can. At one time Onkyo was a higher end brand but has gone mass market and unfurtunately that brings with is QA problems. It's not really 80W/channel into 8 ohms 20hz-20khz. Look at the specs closer. The 80W is... |