Any audio only universal players?

[DCameronMauch]

Want something to play CDs, MP3s, DVD-As, and SACDs. But not a DVD player. Audio only. Stereo only too would be nice for my application. Does anyone know of such a device?

 

[Eagle_Driver]

Unfortunately, the only stereo-only, audio-only players currently on the market are those players that can play only Redbook Audio CDs and MP3s. All SACD players require 5.1 audio support, and the current implementation of DVD-A requires video output just to use the configuration options on all DVD-A discs.

 

[chillysalsa]

I believe E_D is correct... If it has DVD-A capability, it would require video section.

Are you trying to eliminate the RFI/EMI caused by the video circuit, or just want something minimal / compact?

 

[markl]

You can't have DVD-Audio capability without a video section, so you are by default buying a DVD player when you go DVD-Audio.

 

[DCameronMauch]

Why can't you have DVD-A without video? I have read that DVD-A was supposed to be designed so that it could be used without any video. There is one car player which has DVD-A support and no video.

 

[NightWoundsTime]

Yes but most people would see putting in dvd-audio and not having access to the video portions as a really big mistake. Not many companies cater to us crazy audiophile types

Besides, I'd say that DVD-A is the lesser product anyway. I own a number of DVD-a's and SACD's, I find the video portions and general "feel" of dvd-a to be gimmicky. SACD on the other hand is extremely well designed. Not trying to be down on dvd-a since they're still fun to have around.

 

[Welly Wu]

There are no universal DVD players without a video section. There will never be given the design of DVD-Audio. If you are so concerned about "purity," then consider purchasing a universal DVD player with a feature to turn off the video section completely. That will give you your peace of mind.

I owned the Denon DVD 2900 and I now own the Pioneer Elite DV-59AVi; both universal DVD players have a video section and the ability to turn off the video section completely. It does not really affect audio performance too noticeably. Of course, it is all about implementation of such a feature.

 

[Welly Wu]

see here: http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/10321

 

[DCameronMauch]

According to the DVD-Audio specification, a video section is NOT required. Even your statement sorta negates itself. If I can turn off the video section and still play my DVD-A's, why do I need a video section at all? Like I said, there are already car CD/DVD-A players with no video. None of the DVD-A's I own have any kind of video. Just still images. I have my reasons for not wanting a video section. Very technical. Deals with clock frequencies and distribution. Not really the point in this particular forum.

Now, saying that they could do it, but they probably won't, for whatever reasons, is something else. And that may be quite true.

See this page at the bottom.

 

[Welly Wu]

Yeah. You're right about the DVD-Audio specifications not requiring a video section. The trend now is all about universal DVD players with video sections (usually integrated for less expensive models and separate for more expensive units). I know what you are getting at in your quest for a pure DVD-Audio player with no video section in that the master clock will be optimized for Red Book CD and DVD-Audio (pure music) without having to also be "taxed" to handle DVD-Video as well.

I'm addressing that with heavy modifications including a LC Audio Superclock X03 with Clock Power Supply so I don't have to choose another player with no DVD-Video playback.

Good luck in your search. I honestly don't know of any that support DVD-Audio (pure music) but if I find one, then I will let you know right away.

 

[Calanctus]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle_Driver All SACD players require 5.1 audio support

Nope--the MF Tri-Vista SACD player (current production model) is a stereo-only SACD player. The Sony SCD-1, an original model from one of the two prime companies behind SACD, was also a stereo-only player.

 

[Eagle_Driver]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calanctus Nope--the MF Tri-Vista SACD player (current production model) is a stereo-only SACD player. The Sony SCD-1, an original model from one of the two prime companies behind SACD, was also a stereo-only player.

I was talking about consumer-level players which play SACDs. Both of those stereo-only SACD players were/are much higher-end than what most consumers would spend on a single player.