Yeah i read the review thread on the 555's seem fairly resonable for all round (and $200 AUD locally not too bad) Sound would be much better than using the Revo i'd say than the AVR as AVR is full digital, it uses TI Equibit amp modules, (same as TacT gear) and as such for digital sources...

Looking at a pair of cans for something different. Currently have nothing and have not owned anything decent. My current setup is a HT one (ie loudspeakers), source is a HTPC with MAudio Revo 5.1 feed SPDIF to a Panny XR45 full digital AVR (see AVS, Audiocircle etc on how impressive this...

What about the Revo 5.1? Tis superior to the 7.1 (in spec/sound/DAC's etc) and cheaper. (ie its 8ch DAC (only 6ch used) is superior to the 2ch "1/2 decent" DAC on the 7.1, but available on all channels, like the Chaintech the 7.1 has cheap poorer DAC on the additional channels, the 5.1...

Maybe in an "ibook" its a concern for replacement could be of expense. But in a normal PC a CDRom drive or DVDRom for that matter is cheap as chips

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr.Radar If the amp section was digital then the DVD-A should sound better because the SACD would be going DSD -> Analog -> PCM -> Analog while the DVD-A would only be going PCM -> Analog. Thats right currently (using PCM as the example) it goes...

ooooh, thats sound cool...... but i guess for only set top players? could such not be achieved in a PC with software? I mean it is software that decodes it to PCM for output. I've read a few peoples comments (other boards) about some 2ch rare 24/96 DAB (or DCD, DBD.... ahh can't member)...

I use ASIO4ALL with my Maudio Revo 5.1 to get bit perfect playback using JRiver Media Center I feed SPDIF from the PC to a Full Digital Reciever. I have to "checK" the "Force 16bit Samples (Buggy WDM driver work around)" in ASIO4ALL to get this to work My question is what does this do...

As "upsampled" 2ch CD can be sent as 24/192 over standard SPDIF is there any reason 2ch 24/192 DVD-A can't? .......... oh propably copy crap

Quote: Originally Posted by kunwar revo 5.1 & 7.1 i am not sure of the diff. between the 2 can you elaborate other than the 5 channel and 7 channel sound eg. in terms of components 5.1 is newer. The 7.1 has good "DAC" on its main two channels but average on the others...

Yes you are correct The Revo 7.1 and chaintech IS available at hometheatrepc.com.au But as i said the Revo 5.1 is not...... well it wasn't a few months ago.

Quote: Originally Posted by JDUBS Good point on listing the DAC I expect to use. Ahhh, if I only knew! I doubt it will be a DAC-1 (so my DAC will NOT likely be "impervious" to jitter). Still doing some research in that area. I finally got my speakers nailed down, though. Polk Audio...

You could just order one from the states. would still be cheaper. My Revo 5.1 cost $160AUD delivered.... can't even get it here.

Ahh sounds good........ i'll upgrade my COAX connect (from a TV video lead haha) Will RG6 Quad Shield Coax (as used in TV installs for DTV) work well? Also 24/192 2ch PCM does pass.... my receiver "detects" it as such its just got gltiches due to ASIO4all i think

Wondering what the better cards with SPDIF or TOSLINK output are for both PCM DD and DTS Oh also able to pass ASIO 24/192 PCM would be good. I have a Revo 5.1 currently..... has coax out........ wondering how good it is? (note i have to use ASIO4ALL to get KS using JRiver Media Center)

Having just spent weeks sourcing a reciever upgrade for my Denon 1602 running Quad 12L's...... after home demos of Denon 3805, Arcam AVR300 etc and not being happy i spent 20% and 15% repectively of the cost on a Panasonic XR45. All i can say is WOW!!!! Where i struggled to hear a difference...

Yep thats the one. I found the oposite in vocals (ie more full) compared to some Denon source using Burr Brown DAC's ........ though there are other contributing factors. The AKM sound to me is closer to the burr brown sound i find?

So the Revo 5.1 "may" sound similar to the EMU 0404??? Same DAC? (or have i read "miss information" ..... tis off the forum )

How does the top of the line Wolfson 8740 compare?

Yes i can use the Revo for SPDIF pass duties.... though space is at a premium so i "could" use the onboard CMedia for this...... hmmm Just really do wonder how it "sound"s compare to the Revo 5.1

Im wondering what DAC's are used on a 1212M. Again i turn to you headphone guys (and gals?) for an answer to a non headphone question........ just when it comes to PC sound cards this forum seems to be the most knowledgable. I am getting an new AV reciever for my HT setup. (speakers are...

Yeah..... i guess they only made it 5.1 so they could still sell the 7.1 card (obviously still have stock etc) I have one on order from the states (can't get locally yet) will let you's know what i think (though it wont be compared on headphones...don't have(though am thinking about getting...

The Revo 5.1 has a better 8ch DAC than the 7.1 which has a decent 2ch dac used in combo with a crappier 6ch DAC See here http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...15#post4208415 "Revo 5.1 uses a single 8-channel DAC (AKM-4358VQ) with good specs (112 dB DR/SN)." Apparnetly 2 of the channels...

Few tips. HTPC can be great........but it can be a headache Forget about using PowerDVD, or even there codecs. Use Zoomplayer 4.02 (or TheaterTek if u don't want as many options) Get WinDVD codecs.....OR for better PQ Elecard codecs Install FFDShow Install ReClock The above combo...

Yep, they are very good options for 2ch CD source only..... but become very limiting for other uses and future formats (well current i guess DVD-A) Thats why i've bit the bullet, ordered a Revo 5.1. From what i have read it has a single 8ch AKM DAC (2 ch not used) that is superior to the...

that is correct from what research i have done........yes it does seem silly. add to that apparently it cannot accept anything higher than 48khz from internal PC sources/software with its WDM drivers.......which means that 96 and 192khz DVD-A even on 2ch's is no acheivable (ie using WinDVD 6...