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Re: [ARSCLIST] Stereo records.
Discrete SACD players really aren't 'done' anymore. They're all 'universal'
players that can do DVD-A as well. The least expensive option is probably
the Sony SCD-CE595 combo CD/SACD player. A good universal option for not
much money is the Yamaha DVD-C750. If you're looking to go up in budget,
high end SACD players get up into the mid five digits (dCS with their Verdi
La Scala and Elgar Plus D/A to name one). Keep in mind that on most players,
using bass management requires a conversion to PCM and will degrade the
sound. The Outlaw Audio ICBM is a great workaround for this although it
costs more than some players ($199)!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rod Stephens" <savecal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ARSCLIST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2006 1:22 PM
Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Stereo records.
Hello All,
phillip holmes wrote:
I'm glad that I'm not imagining stereo bass. What I have that's really
impressive is on CD and SACD. Vinyl isn't the greatest for subterranean
bass. And consumer R2R tape seems inferior to vinyl in that regard.
Doesn't tape roll off pretty fast below 30 Hz?
<snip>
I'd like some advice on the purchase of a SACD player. I've been reading
some glowing reports on that kind of new media sound and wonder if it's
worth the price (?) whatever that might be? Are we talking about an
expensive investment and does that include a new amplifier/speaker array
(mine is currently five, three in front and two surround)? Currently, I
love the wide range sound I get with my two 12" woofers, mid-range and
tweeter transducers and a separate central channel and the two (side) rear
speakers switchably controlled by Dolby Pro Logic (in or out). I'm
guessing I'll have to come up with a whole new discrete five to seven
channel system (plus speakers) to be able to use the full capability of
SACD.
Thanks for all of the knowledgeable comments that I know will be
forthcoming.
Rod Stephens