Re: [ARSCLIST] Stereo records.

[Rod Stephens <savecal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Jeffrey for the quick reply.
jeffrey kane wrote:

> 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.

I looked up both of these decks on epinions, and they both seem to have 
major problems, but your general information gave me a point of 
reference from which to start.

> 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)!

This unit (The Outlaw Audio ICBM) seems to have a lot to offer for the 
price with very good reviews at the web site.

Continuing my search.....

Rod

> ----- 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