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Benchmark DAC-1 on a Sony DVP S9000ES??

Would adding a DAC-1 to my Sony DVP-S9000ES give me a much improved redbook sound while still giving me SACD & DVD capability on the Sony outputs? I know I can order one and find out myself, but I was hoping this was already tried and could get some opinions.

Thanks
koestner
robm321
932 posts
 
Bigkidz can you direct me to some info on the Chord 64. I've never heard of it? I googled it and didn't see anything about a DAC
bigkidz
3,404 posts
 
Chord DAC Info

Chord Website

Don't forget the Audio Logic DAC as it is a tube unit so a few good NOS tubes could be the ticket.

Also I think tubed technologies uses the same 64 bit DAC as the chord but it also is a tubed unit.
audioengr
3,282 posts
 
I found the stock 9000ES to be a bit harsh on the highs. The DAC-1 would likely improve upon this. However, the stock 9000ES does not make a great Transport.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio
Manufacturer/modder
midareff
21 posts
 
Have a DVP S9000ES and on RB it is easily surpassed by a twelve year old PS Audio Ultralink 2.
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jayctoy
4,219 posts
 
If I were you I will be considering a mod for your
Sony DVP9000es, Modwright did mine,and this player
is so musical.
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