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SACD vs. Redbook with NOS DAC

Silly question? Maybe not. I've been really enjoying the SACD format for some time. Relatively recently, I've been exposed to NOS DACs and have found there are a LOT of similarities: smoothness. They both sound like analog!!

So, now I'm at a point where I'm considering dumping my SACDP for a computer-based system with NOS/filterless DAC. I was just wondering if others have gone this very same route and have thoughts to share?
paulfolbrecht
sogood51
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I had a Sony XA-777es SACD player in my system for around a year...I agree, more analog like than most digital.

I now have an old Counterpoint DAC in my system...it has all the sound qualities that I liked so much in the Sony...or as you put it, "They both sound like analog!!"

Dave
paulfolbrecht OP
603 posts
 
I accidently posted the thread twice - please move your post to the other - thanks!
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pawlowski6132
592 posts
 
I doubt old CD technology is BETTER than new CD technology. That doesn't make an ounce of sense.
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