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Ok, your losing me here, on one hand your saying that all DVD players have terrible digital output, which I take to mean you're saying they'll sound bad, but then go on to say that it's the DAC that is going to make me like how my system sounds?
I know my system will benefit from a better transport, I stated that a couple of times already and also mentioned in my initial post that I also used my Eastern Electric MiniMax as a transport in direct comparison. The MiniMax was definately better offering a tighter more focused presention that had a bit better detail. By contrast the Philips has a bit tubbier bass, less extended, a bit less detail shows through and it is a rounder less focused sound that is smooth, pleasant and non-irritating. Would the difference be worth a $1000 more? That would be up to the end user but it wasn't worth it for me. Due to my situation the Philips is what I have to use for the moment but I'm keeping my eye out for a better solution. In the meantime though I don't feel cheated or short changed by the Philips, it is what it is and I'm amazed I can get this quality of sound for the amount invested. I'd liken it to something like using a decent portable amp as a home amp, maybe not the best solution in the absolute sense but it still sounds good making music.
Originally Posted by Glassman it was Pioneer DV-565A, but it doesn't matter all that much which one you choose.. I was refering to the actual digital output, which is of course only a part of the system.. just went to see what's under the hood of your DAC and I can tell you that you'd definitely benefit from better transport.. it's the DAC which makes you like how your system sounds, not your DVD player.. have you tried your DAC using different transports? |
Ok, your losing me here, on one hand your saying that all DVD players have terrible digital output, which I take to mean you're saying they'll sound bad, but then go on to say that it's the DAC that is going to make me like how my system sounds?
I know my system will benefit from a better transport, I stated that a couple of times already and also mentioned in my initial post that I also used my Eastern Electric MiniMax as a transport in direct comparison. The MiniMax was definately better offering a tighter more focused presention that had a bit better detail. By contrast the Philips has a bit tubbier bass, less extended, a bit less detail shows through and it is a rounder less focused sound that is smooth, pleasant and non-irritating. Would the difference be worth a $1000 more? That would be up to the end user but it wasn't worth it for me. Due to my situation the Philips is what I have to use for the moment but I'm keeping my eye out for a better solution. In the meantime though I don't feel cheated or short changed by the Philips, it is what it is and I'm amazed I can get this quality of sound for the amount invested. I'd liken it to something like using a decent portable amp as a home amp, maybe not the best solution in the absolute sense but it still sounds good making music.