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| Best DB-25 to 6-RCA Cable Monster sells two--both from the Interlink line. MSB sells one--for about $75.Tributaries sells one using budget interconnect.I had a local store assemble a set. Cost me $200 and I'm pleased.Straightwire is the best. They will create a DB-25 to 6 ... | |
| PSE Studio 4 amplifier - any good? I'm biased. Bought a Studio I preamp and Studio II Amp in 1977. Dean upgraded both in 1980 for $75 each. Bought an Adcom in 1988--slightly better than the II. In 1990, the Studio II needed repair. Cost $120. In 1995 bought a Studio IV when I built... | |
| Symposium Roller Blocks vs Aurious under SACD ... I've been very pleased with SACD, CD, and DVD-V playback. Everything'a cleaner and the sound is more realistic. I've not tested other roller-bearing competitiors. | |
| Sony's newXA 777es multichannel SACD players are here Please let us know. | |
| Universal supports SACD I don't understand why Sony is producing only single layer for its own SACDs. It only costs about 10 cents more to produce a hybrid disc.I'm surprised by the number of SACDs that Sony is manufacturing per month. To keep up the volume, Sony will be... | |
| Is DVD-A still-born? Elizabeth,I agree that a digital format (e.g. MP3, Windows Media, or new/improved updates of these) will grow in popularity, but I don't see it as a threat to the highend. It's a threat to CD and probably will not ever sound as good as CD.I believ... | |
| Is DVD-A still-born? Yes, "all digital" systems are on the way. And I agree have the potential to significantly lower costs and improve sound. About 20 audio manufacturers (mainly from Japan) have developed a consortium to research DSD/SACD all digital systems. If it'... | |
| Is DVD-A still-born? I agree that SACD and DVD-A need software.But I remember when CD came out. Most CDs cost about $17-$20 at a time that records cost about half that price. CD's cost at least $30-$40 in today's dollars.Using the logic that consumers only buy softwar... | |
| Is DVD-A still-born? DVD-A will survive. Like DTS, DVD-A will eventually be offered on most DVD players.CD is threatened--on the lowend by MP3 and Windows Media, from midland by DVD-V, and by vinyl, DVD-A and SACD from the highend. I can't imagine continuing to expand... | |
| Multi Channel SACD www.oade.com and www.JandR.com | |
| Why so many DCS for sale recently? A lot of highend CD players and transports are going for greatly reduced prices. I believe many audiophile recognize that SACD players playing SACDs produce sound superior to CD players that are far more expensive. | |
| sacd help please I have a Rotel 985 ($2K list). All standard analog inputs convert the signal to 24/48 digital, process the signal, and then convert back to analog. However, the 5.1 input stays analog. Comparing the two, the 5.1 is cleaner, more defined, and exten... | |
| Are Sony SACD Machine Owners Crazy?? Everyone has different standards. I had a 10 year old $500 Sony CD and a Sony 300 CD/DVD player that had similar CD audio. I bought a $500 Panasonic DVD-A player and $600 JVC DVD-A player. CD quality was no better. DVD-A was slightly better. I the... | |
| 350 SACDs and Counting Two multichannel SACD players are selling. One is the $2,000 list Philips 1000 CD/DVD/SACD player. The second is the $1,700 SCD-C555ES CD/SACD player. Sony has announced 9 additional multichannel players, including three CD/DVD/SACD players rangin... | |
| Best DVD Player for around US 2,000 I love my Sony S9000ES. Owning a Sony, you're probably quite aware of it. It lists for $1500, but can be bought for around $1100. |