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Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
Update: Time for the Pettyofficer to eat some Crow. Sent three E-mails to Capitol Mastering Studios, and one E-mail to Marcussen Mastering Studios. Both Studios are listed on the back of the DIANNA KRALL: THE LOOK OF LOVE DVD-Audio Disk. Recieved ... 
Current Inexpensive CD Vs High Priced 90's
Moomoo, can the 578 play Multi-Channel SACD/DVD-Audio, or 2-Channel Downmixes of both? The results put straight 2-Channel SACD/DVD-Audio Disks to shame, no matter what the Sampling Rate! 
To mod or not to mod, dac is the question
What Ferrari costs as much as a Honda Civic with aftermarket crap on it. Not everyone is going to be able to afford a Ferrari, otherwise it wouldn't be a Ferrari if it were a dime a dozen. Even the Ferrari Manufacturers understand that, and purpos... 
Current Inexpensive CD Vs High Priced 90's
I am not familiar with the Pioneer DV-578a. I am currently using a Pioneer Elite DV-58AV, with modified XLR Digital/ XLR Analog-SACD-DVD-Audio. CD sounds excellent through a STL DA-64XT Super. I have never been that impressed with 2-Channel SACD/D... 
New or Old DAC
Digital or Digital to Analog Conversion Stages run off of what power source, Pyramid Power, or a real tiny Zero Point Module (imported from Stargate Atlantis from another Galaxy somewhere no-less). Must be one hell of an Import Tax. Since when is ... 
New or Old DAC
Jmcgrogan2: "Remember- no one puts Tubes, fancy caps or resistors in the Digital to Analog Converter, these Premium parts go in the Analog Output Stage." Sorry to disagree, my Space Tech Lab DA-64XT DAC utilizes an STR-104 Tube Rectifier. This Rec... 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
Update: Managed to get on E-mail list for Capital Studios via their Website. Left an E-mail for Paula Salvatore, contact at Capitol Studios and Mastering. She appears to work in the Recording Department. Recieved a response, that a formal E-mail i... 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
You may think that misery loves company, but I hope by now you realize that I make for lousy company! I am not exactly a follower, if you know what I mean! 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
Not yet. I would give it some more time. I also plan on sending three other similar E-mails to three other contacts at Capitol Records. I also plan on sending an E-mail to Marcussen Mastering Studios, the Studios who Mastered the High Resolution S... 
You know you're an audiophile if--
You start wondering, if it would be possible to create a device that could actually clean one side of a Record, and play the other side at the same time. O.K.- who makes and manufactures it, I know that I wasn't the first one to think of it! Where... 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
It is obvious, that this means War! On one side, are those fighting for Technological Progress for the sake of improvement in Quality. This includes Sound Quality, as well as other things. On the other side, are those fighting against Technologica... 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
You got it half right, Mapman, now take the Club and bash your brains in. Now with whatever brain cells you have left, repeat to yourself "It sounds good enough" a thousand times. Now repeat to yourself "I am not worthy of a better sounding Format... 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
Evolve, Dgarretson, Evolve! You have to learn to walk on land, if you ever hope to grow ears to appreciate Music. Going in the opposite direction, will not bode well for you! Trying to reassert yourself at the bottom of the food chain, well, maybe... 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
Egads! I am talking to self degraciating Cavemen! I never even referenced De-Evolutionary Music! What I was saying, is that any attempt to apply a De-Evolutionary practical application to the Sound Quality in worser sounding newer Formats, puts al... 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
I'm going to stand on my previous posts too....my main issue is you, Cajunpepe. What makes you think that you can throw back advancements in Sound Quality back to the Stone Age? Do you really honestly believe that no-one will notice? How much long...