[Jbroad572]

Well I bought a Pioneer 563A last week and really enjoyed it and the sound that came from it. I read some reviews on the Sony DVP-NC685V and it seemed like it would be superior to the Pioneer. So I got it in this weekend and I was not impressed, so I went and bought the Pioneer again to compare the 2. I must say the Pioneer sounds better, it's much more lively, brighter, and it seems like the output is superior than the Sony. I ordered the Sony from Onecall and I think they charge 15% restock fee, so by the time I pay the shipping and the restock, I've lost $40. I keep trying to convince myself the Sony sounds better, it just needs to broken in

. Maybe some pure silver IC's will brighten it up. Argh!!! I always make the bad decisions.

 

[Vedder323]

damn... that sucks. I also have the 563A and havent found a better source for under $150.

 

[Jbroad572]

Yea and I paid $230 for this Sony and the Pioneer is definitely better. It only lacks 5 disc changer, and 2 audio outputs.

 

[elnero]

No offense guys but doesn't it strike you odd the difference in cost your spending on your sources in comparison to the rest of your gear? I can't talk though, I've been there myself but I'm going to finally pick up something half decent in the near future.

Jbroad572 I suspect you've spent almost as much on a replacement cable for your Senns as you have for your new source. A decent source should make much more of a difference than a cable upgrade ever will. With that in mind, I'd recommend returning the Sony and getting at least a mid-level source or buy the 563 with and get it modded, then you'll be starting to get to hear what the rest of your gear is really capable of.

 

[eyeteeth]

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Originally posted by elnero the difference in cost your spending on your sources in comparison to the rest of your gear?

This is my, recently realized, problem as well.

 

[elnero]

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Originally posted by eyeteeth This is my, recently realized, problem as well.

Hehe, but the source listed in your profile doesn't look too bad, probably better than what I'm going to be getting which is most likely a Cambridge Azur 640C.

 

[Jbroad572]

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Originally posted by elnero Jbroad572 I suspect you've spent almost as much on a replacement cable for your Senns as you have for your new source. A decent source should make much more of a difference than a cable upgrade ever will. With that in mind, I'd recommend returning the Sony and getting at least a mid-level source or buy the 563 with and get it modded, then you'll be starting to get to hear what the rest of your gear is really capable of.

You are probably right about that. I am going to listen some more and maybe my mind will be changed. If not, I'm going to sell the Sony, keep the Pioneer and just upgtrade the Pioneer later down the road.

 

[Vedder323]

blah! I like the sound of my 563A.