DCS P8i direct to pwr amps sound quality.

Hi Murrayp,

I'm planning to buy a P8i and worry about it's digital domain pre section sounding harsh. I personally think if you can get away from using a pre in the system, theres less information lost within the chain and ofcourse with the money saved its a bonus. I will be directly linking the P8i to my Krell Kas & Revel Ultima Salon. I will keep you posted how it sounds. The Mark Levinson 390S is another contender in my list but I'm more keen towards the P8i for its upsampling to DSD and ofcource also enabling me to play my SACD collection.

Regards.

I traded my 390S for my P8i, much improved. See my response to Murrayp.

Hi Lenny,
Thanks for the assurance of the P8i. Do you use any kind of isolation feet under the player since they are not supplied.

Cheers

Hi,

I use Herbies Footers but really haven't tried with/without - I just use them anywhere and they seem to help. FYI, though the P8i was a little edgy new, after running in, with good CDs there is nothing at all harsh about it in any mode. If the cd is not so well done it doesn't mask that if your downstream gear is similarly inclined.

Best

No I don't. My equipment is on a Gran Prix Audio Monaco rack which provides the system's mechanical isolation.