In an unopened box that is.After my buddy upgraded to the Directstream Music Player/Transport he lent me this one!
Having tried it yet though.
Best Transport/Players at $2000.00 Used Market
If you are only using it as a transport, just get an Oppo or use the transport you already have and add a Synchro-Mesh reclocker to either one. You will have to spend a lot more than $2K to get 18psec of jitter and you get this with a $599 Synchro-Mesh. All that matters from a transport is jitter, nothing else, unless you want it for audio jewelry or bragging rights. http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=154039.0 If you wanted to use it for SACD playback using the internal DAC and analog outputs, then go for the Perfectwave or the like. Steve N. Empirical Audio |
Ok,I'm using a Simaudio Moon DAC 300D.I will be using the PW soley for Red Book.I want to spend BTW,2.5 k on the used market! There are quite a few transports available(at 8k to 10k new), for what I can presently afford.Whether they are outdated is another issue altogether.But Ill give the PW a chance with my DAC too.My buddy is ready to let it go for $1500.00.Will it be an appreciable indifference to add another 1k for something more resolving and engaging remains to be seen...I gather! |
I'm currently using the PW in one of my systems. It's very good and even in the used market, I think you will have a hard time to do better, of course, each system has its own synergy, as does each person have their own likes and dislikes. One factor I really like about the PW is it will read any CD that I put in it, I realize that is not one of your requirements but one never knows. Have you thought about purchasing the PW and trading it in to PS Audio (they will give you a great trade in price) and purchase the new Directstream Music Player? |