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Is SACD really this lousy?
I can't speak for the others but David99, I am not chasing analog sound by buying digital sources. If I am, then you are exactly correct, I will just keep listening to my analog setup. But I am seeking the best recreation of music at home and the ... 
Is SACD really this lousy?
Sorry Albertporter I can't afford the stuff you buy. I only have a basis 2500 fitted with graham 1.5 and benz ruby 2. So maybe you are right its the system and not the lp itself that is the source of the surface noise. Maybe I will upgrade them wh... 
SACD- Is it the DAC or the Transport ?
SACD uses different type of laser in the transport to read the 1s and 0s in the recorded medium. Regular cd's uses red laser while SACD uses blue laser which is able to read much smaller pits and depths. So for SACD players that are able to play b... 
Is SACD really this lousy?
I couldn't agree more with all the positive feedback here. I have a what I think a very good setup of analog as well as the SACD medium. (I symphatize with all the vinyl junkies here on this thread who could tolerate with all the the surface noise... 
Mapleshade Recordings
I have a dozen of this label in my collection. Great sound recordings. I don't think Mapleshades has a website. I ordered mine by phone. But www.acousticsounds.com and also www.elusivedisc.com carry the Mapleshades labels. 
Mapleshade Recordings
I have a dozen of this label in my collection. Great sound recordings. I don't think Mapleshades has a website. I ordered mine by phone. But www.acousticsounds.com and also www.elusivedisc.com carry the Mapleshades labels. 
Running a 220v preamp on a 110v line?
What will happen? Your preamp will not last a second. 
transport vs. player
Transport needs a DAC to convert the digital signal coming from its output before it can be be plug-in to the analog inputs of your preamp. (If your preamp accepts digital signal then it means that your preamp has a built in DAC into it and thus y...