| Any recommendations on DVD-A/SACD players? [message #14299] |
Mon, 06 March 2006 18:59  |
gumby1
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I'm considering purchasing a universal DVD-A/SACD player and am soliciting recommendations. I am interested in a machine that will play DVD-A, SACD, and regular CDs and have absolutely no interest in video. The Ayre Acoustics C-5xe has the features I am looking for, but I am not willing to pay $6,000. Actually, I'd like to stay below $500. Although it doesn't fit my purest criteria, the Marantz DV6600 available from Audio Advisor looks pretty good. Anyone have knowledge or experience with this particular unit? Also, where is a good internet source for purchasing DVD-A CDs and SACDs?
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| Sony DVP-NC875V, DVP-NS90V, DVP-NS3100ES/B or DVP-NS9100ES/B [message #14300 is a reply to message #14299] |
Mon, 06 March 2006 22:42  |
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Wayne Parham
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Recently, I picked up a Sony CD/SACD/DVD player, model DVP-NC875V. I was making a quick purchase to get me going while looking for a quality transport. The multi-player in my second system was getting intermittent, and I was tired of skipping. I didn't want to rush my decision on a better unit, so I bought an inexpensive model, just to get by for a while. But this model sounds surprisingly good, especially for a multi-player. You might want to check one out. With the money you save, you can buy an outboard DAC.There are other more expensive Sony CD/SACD/DVD models available, so you might look at them too. Sony is definitely a mainsteam manufacturer, and that might not be what some would look to match with other high-end gear, but considering Sony's innovations in the audio disc market, I'd say they probably should be given a fair shot.
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| Re: Any recommendations on DVD-A/SACD players? [message #14302 is a reply to message #14299] |
Tue, 07 March 2006 19:06 |
paba
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Ok some low cost options that do DVD-A and SACD, onkyo DV-SP502
Samsung HD-950
Pioneer DV-588A-S
Denon DVD-1920
Toshiba SD-6915 Multi-disc
Toshiba SD-6980
Yamaha DV-S5860
Yamaha DVD-S657 ` Note: non of these decode HDCD. Note2: if you need audio only, keep in mind that some of these were ment to be used with a TV, so track navigation and some features might be tricky to get to front remote or front panel only. Try before you buy. Note3: I've heard non of these. Note4: I didn't check if they do multi channel SACD, if that is important to you.
cheers
paba
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| Re: Any recommendations on DVD-A/SACD players? [message #14306 is a reply to message #14305] |
Tue, 14 March 2006 22:36 |
Tre'
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It's just what I've read. When I was at Fry's I looked at the one rack of DVD-A's and the two racks of SACD and bought a cheap SACD player.
I don't really know anything about the subject. I was just looking to replace my CD player. The sony sounds much better than the old NAD I was using with an outboard 18 bit DAC on my CD's so I'm happy. The two SACD's I have sound much better than CD but not as good a LP.Tre'
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