jdub39
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| Best AV processors for under $10K My Oppo 105 is set to DSD for sacd output (stereo default) as the 8801 can accept a native DSD bitstream over hdmi from there I can leave it un touched or convert it to PCM and apply bass mgnt and Audyssey. I also use the Balanced outs from the Op... | |
| Best AV processors for under $10K Dtc, I was referring to the stereo vs.5.1 the mix of the same disc.For the stereo version on an given sacd I prefer pure DSD but if that same disc has a 5.1 mix I prefer to covert it to PCM with Audyssey! | |
| Best AV processors for under $10K Many DSD users are purist, who think that changing the signal to LPCM degrades the sound. Jdub39, on the other hand, thinks the 8801 bass management and room correction is a great improvement over the straight DSD sound.That is a long winded overv... | |
| Best AV processors for under $10K JDUB39 - does the Marantz do bass management for DSD by changing it to LPCM? My guess is it converts to LPCM. Most people who use DSD do not want it converted to LPCM.While it will accept a native DSD via hdmi to add bass mngt it will convert the ... | |
| Best AV processors for under $10K DbphdYes it does bass management for DSD and LPCM and Audyssey as well for both, For the XLR inputs there is a processed by the 8801 via XLR inputs and a "Direct" and "Pure Direct" on the XLR inputs for the 105's Sabre dac's to be heard with the p... | |
| Best AV processors for under $10K Very good points and this is why I consider the 8801/Oppo105 a killer combo , I run my mains fullrange with no sub at times for 2/ch sacd,usb or redbook playback because my room is well treated and the performance is stellar and having said that n... | |
| Best AV processors for under $10K Best of both can be had in the Marantz 8801 and in conjunction with an Oppo 105 is what i consider an Audiophile and Videophile dream setup! after sufficient burn in of both units one is easily satisfied with the 2/ch and multichannel performance ... | |
| Ultimate sub? If your willing to spend 12k or a tad less , the Ken Kreisel DXD12012 in a Quattro stack ( 4 subs 8 drivers in a push pull configuration with 10hz extenstion) in a pulsar configuration would be mind boggling and extremely musical, I have one DXD12... | |
| Oppo BDP 95 vs BDP 105... The 105 does indeed pick up where the 95 left off with a 20-30% increase in performance this equates to greater transparency, better defined bass and better rhythm and pace while providing a more stable image, the 95 had a spacious nature that I l... | |
| What processor? A must consider is the new Marantz 8801, I have it paired to an Halo A21 with an Oppo 105 and can't say enough good things about it! | |
| Oppo 95 vs Cambridge Audio Azur 751 If there is ever a problem with your Oppo send it to them as they have quick turn around and are known for servicing there products out of warranty! I'm not sure why you would send it to another repair shop! contact Oppo! | |
| Diminishing Returns In A Hi-End Preamp/Processor? That's good enough! I' shall try to compare the two in this regard first, sounds like it may be close enough to get the job done, only problem I see now is getting my hands on a Onkyo 5508 but they are hard to find, any word on the 5509 hitting th... | |
| Diminishing Returns In A Hi-End Preamp/Processor? Thanks guys! Marty would you say the analog bypass is then on par or pretty close with the Meridian or Anthem's that minimal approach is important to me with out having to add another box (dedicated pre) unless nessasary ? My mains are capable of ... | |
| Diminishing Returns In A Hi-End Preamp/Processor? Can anyone comment on the Analog bypass of the Integra 80.2,80.3 or Onkyo 5508 pre's. I love the way my current Avthem AVM 20 handles the stereo XLR and analog 5.1 inputs from my Oppo 95, but I would love to update to room correction but not at th... | |
| Oppo 95: Burn-in...and Fan 500-700hrs for full burn in, but at around 120+ it gets more stability and hints at its coherence, but pass 50hrs or so the unit is listenable. |