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Sony's New SACD Player

I just read about Sony's new top-of-line SACD player in Twice magazine. It will have Firewire output for all channels. This will enable it to go directly into their new processor digitally. It will also have advanced copyright protection in addition to Watermarking. Other firewire enabled processors should follow.
rwwear
darrylhifi
498 posts
 
Yes thats my "be careful what you wish for" thought, because first you buy the player, than you have to upgrade your DAC, your talking a big piece of change !
rwwear OP
2,867 posts
 
Sony's top processor/amp will be 4500.00 and will be capable of 9.1 channel output and 3 zones. The SACD player will be 3000.00.
amal
34 posts
 
9.1 channels? Is it like front left, front centre, front right...., attic, cellar, bath, and kitchen??

Folks, more (speaker) boxes mean more problems! Can't we be happy with two (like ONE wife and ONE mistress :)

Cheers,
rwwear OP
2,867 posts
 
In my opinion, two is best in most cases.
darrylhifi
498 posts
 
9 channels is crazy, think of the amps, cables , yikes !
Not to mention you would need a HUGE room to even think about it. But as to the Firewire , unless you are having massive bass mangement issues, which I personally do not, IMO its crazy to have to upgrade 2 components, especially if your already happy with your front end and DAC. The Firewire connection would have to provide a "significant" sonic advantage for me to consider it. I could be wrong, but my gut reaction says it wont.
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