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| Analogue Productions SACDs @richardbrand In regards to your comments about the DSD conversion, have you heard a Rockna? There's what you read on the internet, and then there's actual listening experience. To be clear, what I've said from the start is that a CD will soun... | |
| Analogue Productions SACDs @richardbrand I send the DSD 64 data to the Rockna DAC through a HDMI to i2s converter. They are readily available and inexpensive. I'm not saying that the Oppo's internal DAC is "bad", but when you hear the difference with the same DSD file fr... | |
| Analogue Productions SACDs I didn’t realize my $2,000 Oppo 105D was entry level. Very much so. The 105D retailed for $1200 and its main purpose was to play blu-ray discs. Jack of all trades, master of none. Not sure why someone would pay $2,000 for one, unless it was FO... | |
| Analogue Productions SACDs @richardbrand The source material matters, but if the equipment isn't up to the task of extracting the information from the media, the sound quality isn't going to be as good as it could be with a high quality external (or internal) DAC converting... | |
| Analogue Productions SACDs I could not disagree more, if the SACD was originally recorded in multi-channel high resolution and not badly re-mastered. Most classical SACDs have superb sound. I’m not sure what you're disagreeing with but if you like surround sound, cool. W... | |
| Analogue Productions SACDs I honestly wouldn't waste my money on SACDs unless you have a top quality player or a good transport and DAC. A regular CD in a good player or transport/DAC will sound better than a SACD in an Oppo or entry level player that has SACD capability. ... | |
| Luxman, Marantz or Naim for Harbeth Compact 7 I am powering my Harbeth P3ESRs with a Simaudio 600i and they are sublime. There's nothing "thin" or bright about them. Having said that, we all hear things differently, and if that is your experience, then the warm sound of Marantz might be just... | |
| Analogue Productions SACDs It should say what is required to play the disc on the back cover of the jewel case, either something like "This product is a Hybrid SACD designed to play in both CD and SACD players, as well as SACD compatible DVD players." (from the back of one ... | |
| Converting Vinyl to Digital That's a lot of work. Why not consider a decent streamer/DAC and a subscription to a high res streaming service? Or buy used CDs and rip them. Unless your time has no value to you, both will be cheaper in the long run and provide better sound qual... | |
| Marantz 30 for Harbeth Compact 7 ES 3 I have the Compact 7s and P3ESR and have also owned the Super HL5+. They sound nice with Line Magnetic and Sugden gear. I'm using a Simaudio 600i with the P3ESR. I think the Compact 7s are the goldilocks speakers in the Harbeth lineup. They ar... | |
| Klipsch Cornwall iv loose binding post A common issue with Klipsch speakers. Also an easy fix, glad you got it worked out. | |
| Will these subwoofer be enough ? The Klipschorns are very efficient, and you'll need some gain to keep up with them. You'll get a lot more bang for your buck with Rythmik and they measure and perform very well. Two subs are definitely better than one to help cancel out peaks an... | |
| Recommendations for speakers in a much smaller listening room. Here are some other options to consider, I would recommend at least a small subwoofer with any of them. Harbeth Compact 7ES-3 KEF Reference 1 (you should be able to find non-meta used within your budget) PS Audio Aspen I have the Compact 7s an... | |
| Klipsch Mod I would stop spending money on those speakers. I like Klipsch speakers and mods can help, but you'd be better off getting something in the Heritage line if you want to do mods. The Crites tweeters are worthwhile if you're going to keep them. I... | |
| SACD over HDMI If you want to use your 105 and send DSD to a DAC, look for a DAC that supports DSD and has i2s in. With my 203, I send the DSD via the HDMI 2 out to an inexpensive HDMI to i2s converter and connect the i2s to my DAC. This works beautifully and ... |