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1: I for one believe in the scientific merit of DBTs... (5.98)
Posted by Presto on 2005-11-17, 23:19:18 (68.149.162.214)
...but honestly have never used one. :o) I believe that I can hear audible differences in components, such as sources, and I sure as hell can tell when my old Nikko Alpha 440 is playing and not my Fos .......
2: Re: What's meant by a resolving system? (5.98)
Posted by Presto on 2005-11-16, 11:58:49 (66.225.146.70)
DevilEars: Try this simple test: Dire Straits: Fade to black (The last 20 seconds of the track). There is much symbol work and guitar work going on... then a short pause... then the final KER BASH on .......
Found 1 records in Computer Audio Asylum.
1: Re: where are we in the computer audio development curve? (3.93)
Posted by Presto on 2006-02-21, 11:35:13 (207.216.246.51)
Chuck: The technology required for bit-perfect PC playback has been around for years now. The trouble is implementing it. Most computer based audio solutions are aimed at the gaming or home entertainm .......
Found 42 records in Digital Drive.
1: Modding the Toshiba SD4960 DVD/DVD-A/CD/SACD player (11.14)
Posted by BobM on 2004-08-23, 09:11:25 (167.230.38.106)
Here's a link to a thread I started at AudioCircle.com for my Toshiba universal SD4960 mods. Enjoy, Bob .......
2: First Impressions - Toshiba SD4960 (11.14)
Posted by BobM on 2004-07-26, 06:15:39 (167.230.38.106)
Here's a link to my posting over in Hi-Rez. (It makes sense to keep the thread in one spot, so please post any comments over there.) Thanks, Bob .......
3: Toshiba SD4960. (9.86)
Posted by music_lover on 2004-10-10, 09:03:08 (128.107.253.40)
Any inputs on the Toshiba SD4960. Looks like this is a good player to play audio CDs as well. How good is this playing audio CDs compared to CD only players? (Sorry, I kind of have two posts regardin .......
4: Toshiba SD4960 mods (update) (9.74)
Posted by BobM on 2004-10-04, 06:47:32 (167.230.38.106)
Here's a link to the newest mods (replaced the diodes with 4A 600V Shottky's). Enjoy, Bob .......
5: UPDATE: Toshiba SD4960 Universal Mods (9.56)
Posted by BobM on 2004-09-10, 05:43:05 (167.230.38.106)
Here's a link to the update on my modifications to the Toshiba SD 4960 universal player. It's burning in now and I haven't given it a listen yet, other than to prove it's outputting music. Stay tuned. .......
6: Re: Toshiba SD4960 mod update (8.90)
Posted by doorkeeper on 2004-09-23, 17:20:52 (209.208.117.153)
I have a SD4960 that is stock. I have found that the sound quality is noticeably improved with the following Audio Settings. A friend who also has one claims that the factory settings are preferred. H .......
7: Toshiba SD4960 (8.85)
Posted by BobM on 2004-09-09, 10:55:54 (167.230.38.106)
or the equivalent Samsung model 841. Only about $150. The parts cost should be less than $75. Lots left over for movies & music. I've started a mods thread at Audio Circle.com (see link below). My par .......
8: Why not wait for the Toshiba SD 4960? (8.54)
Posted by chillysalsa on 2004-06-04, 11:06:41 (128.100.25.99)
It could be the best of both worlds: a 'cheapo' multi format player that trounces the other ones on the market onces it's modded in a similar way to the 3950. That may be something worth waiting for.. .......
9: the next 3950? Toshiba SD4960 universal player (7.58)
Posted by sonick on 2004-03-22, 11:11:07 (142.173.37.69)
With all this talk about the new toshibas having the great audio DAC, im thinking if i should wait out a bit and check uot the SD4960: "The new SD-4960 (June 2004, $179.99) is Toshiba's first multi-ch .......
10: Re: Listening Impressions: modded Toshiba SD4960 universal player (7.25)
Posted by ct on 2004-09-15, 05:15:10 (141.156.231.205)
The 4960 turns off automatically unless you are using it. .......
11: Re: Tosh SD4960 (7.01)
Posted by BobM on 2004-07-28, 12:36:41 (167.230.38.12)
The Toshiba does have a coax (via RCA) digital out. If you have no need for HDMI video out then you can save about $30 over the Samsung. Enjoy, Bob .......
12: Choices for low priced CD/SACD players to mod (6.82)
Posted by BobM on 2005-01-25, 10:35:21 (167.230.38.115)
I'm looking at a list of low priced CD/SACD or universal players that I can mod. I've already done mods for the Toshiba SD4960 ($119) and found it to be very fine with about $75 in additional parts an .......
13: HD841/SD4960 Mod (6.75)
Posted by Tong on 2005-06-23, 12:04:46 (64.122.124.18)
Stereo outputs or 5 outputs ? or does anyone done the 5 channel outputs ? is it worth it ? .......
14: Re: Toshiba SD4960. (6.73)
Posted by bqc on 2004-10-11, 10:20:17 (68.17.34.194)
Hi Bob I bought the 4960 and did the 'Swenson mod' detailed in your post. My question is: The location where you pick up the signals, is it before the opamps or after the opamps? Thanks .......
15: Re: HD841/SD4960 Mod (6.55)
Posted by Tong on 2005-06-25, 12:37:11 (12.65.144.197)
Can you share picture ? I wonder how you solve realestate issue or I want to see how you do it. Any way may share the cost of doing the mod, too ? .......
16: Attn: Fatcobra (6.55)
Posted by BobM on 2004-07-29, 06:46:44 (167.230.38.106)
Please drop me an e-mail or call. I want to talk to you about mods to the Toshiba SD4960. Thanks, Bob (w) robert.mcneice@aig.com (w) 212-770-3735 (h) ptmconsulting@att.net .......
17: J&R has the Tosh SD4960 in stock (6.46)
Posted by BobM on 2004-07-22, 06:56:29 (167.230.38.106)
First come first served. They said they just got 3 in the warehouse, and I just bought one of them. Call and ask for the free shipping; don't just buy it off the website - they're charging for shippin .......
18: Re: Toshiba SD4960. (6.45)
Posted by Bare on 2004-10-10, 11:58:47 (216.113.220.85)
Who knows :-) Might be good/ Might not.. there is unit to unit Variances in these inexpensive units.. Buy from a major Store and use their 30 day "return" policy to your advantage.. as in try and see .......
19: Re: HD841/SD4960 Mod (6.40)
Posted by Rpower on 2005-06-25, 10:14:26 (162.39.205.16)
Yes, I have done the mods to 4 of the 5.1 chaneels and I believe that this is my most successful mod to date. I changed virtually all caps and upgraded the front and rear opamps to AD846. Wonderful so .......
20: Re: Listening Impressions: modded Toshiba SD4960 universal player (6.40)
Posted by mourip on 2004-09-14, 18:49:18 (141.156.17.90)
Hi Bob, Thanks for the post. I have a question. Does the 4960 turn itself off like the 3950 does? I sure wish someone would figure out how to keep the 3950/60 on. My 3960 sound MUCH better after an ho .......
21: return it and get a 4960 universal player (6.30)
Posted by BobM on 2004-11-02, 13:05:50 (167.230.38.107)
Do the Toshiba SD4960 mods (detailed at audiocircle.com) and, according to some others, you will have a universal player that can replace the Scott Nixon DAC, and play SACD and DVD-A too. Enjoy, Bob : .......
22: HD841/SD4960 (6.19)
Posted by Tong on 2005-06-20, 18:01:04 (64.122.124.18)
Just purchase Samsung DVD-HD841 and I am thinking about doing some mods on the unit. 1. Is there any groups for components purchasing (cheaper if buying in volume) ? 2. Is there any websites have pic .......
23: Re: Tosh SD4960...Alex and BobM.... (6.06)
Posted by Jose Garcia on 2004-07-28, 15:33:27 (66.50.194.60)
Do you know what transport mechanism are these units using and how good they are? What about the DAC chips and OpAmps? Any other goody inside? Jose. PS. A friend told me that it is a good reading unit .......
24: Re: HD841/SD4960 (5.96)
Posted by DaveT on 2005-06-20, 18:26:22 (68.49.138.12)
Take a read of the article in the attached link. there are a nbumber of links imbedded in the article. You need to take a look at all the links as well. If you still need help or have questions post a .......
25: Maybe It Can... (5.94)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2004-07-18, 15:35:09 (129.239.109.121)
If the Benchmark DAC1 is anything close to what I've read in reviews, you could spend $700 for a used one on Audiogon, $150 for a Toshiba SD4960 CD player for the transport, and $50 for a Sound Profes .......
26: Re: Tosh 4960 vs. Sammy DVD-HD841?? (5.74)
Posted by BobM on 2004-11-01, 11:13:22 (167.230.38.107)
They are both the same unit, except for a video out connection type that is only on the Samsung (don't actually remember which type, perhaps toslink???). If you're using it for audio only then there's .......
27: Toshiba SD4960 for $112.99 (5.47)
Posted by BobM on 2005-02-03, 11:50:26 (167.230.38.115)
at jandr.com Universal player - no downconversion Here's the link to the mods thread for it. Enjoy, Bob Diversity is good. Diversity with a good beat is better! .......
28: Re: HD841/SD4960 (5.11)
Posted by dhrab on 2005-06-21, 06:01:28 (24.151.102.55)
This may be the link DaveT was trying to leave ... should be just what your looking for Dave .......
29: Toshiba SD4960 for $112.99 at www.jandr.com (5.03)
Posted by BobM on 2005-02-03, 11:52:18 (167.230.38.115)
no downconversion The Samsung HD841 is the same player with somewhat better ergonomics, but the same insides. Here's a link to the mods thread for it. Enjoy, Bob Diversity is good. Diversity with a go .......
30: Toshiba SD4960 mod update (5.02)
Posted by BobM on 2004-09-20, 06:39:19 (167.230.38.106)
Here's a link to the newest mod update. Enjoy, Bob .......
31: Re: Tosh SD4960...Alex and BobM.... (5.02)
Posted by Alex Peychev on 2004-07-28, 17:32:20 (67.121.189.176)
The DAC is a Multichannel (8 ch) Burr-Brown Delta/Sigma with Single ended voltage output - DSD1608. As I mentioned, I thought the machine sounded nice for whatever it is. The Op Amps are cheapo NJM456 .......
32: Re: Toshiba SD4960 as a CD source (4.98)
Posted by Pinco Pallino on 2005-11-12, 14:05:13 (213.6.235.43)
I am surprised you heard differences between digital outs. I have compared the digital outs of about a dozen different CD and DVD players ranging from $45 to S1k and found absolutely no difference in .......
33: Toshiba SD4960 as a CD source (4.68)
Posted by Presto on 2005-11-11, 16:47:43 (68.149.162.214)
Fellow Inmates: After many hours of listening and exhaustive A/B comparisons, I finally have something tangible to say about the Toshiba SD-4960 CD/SACD/DVD-A combination player. I would not really ca .......
34: Re: Toshiba SD4960. (4.38)
Posted by BobM on 2004-10-11, 07:54:02 (167.230.38.106)
Here's a link to my posts on mods and listening impressions (before and after). http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=12613 Bottom line is I believe it's availbe for about $119 at various .......
35: Good, but must be modded (4.17)
Posted by BobM on 2004-10-26, 11:11:04 (167.230.38.107)
I've recently purchased a Toshiba 4960 universal player (actually its a rebadged Samsung 841). I've done some extensive mods, detailed on the attached link. The skinny is that it is so close in every .......
36: Glad to hear the mods page worked well for you. (3.98)
Posted by BobM on 2004-11-01, 11:26:55 (167.230.38.107)
Glad to hear that my mods post at AudioCircle was beneficial to you. Also good to hear another confirm the great sound out of this cheap little unit after mods. Yes, the Toshiba SD4960 and the Samsung .......
37: The Toshiba Secret- The Transport (3.93)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2004-07-14, 21:25:51 (68.106.53.191)
I just got the SD4960 today. Used it as a transport, via Toslink (PS Audio X-Stream Glass), to the Prism DA-2 DAC. This is so far the best sound I've ever gotten from a digital source. BTW, I played t .......
38: Lordy, this is gonna be long..... (3.79)
Posted by Steve Jones on 2006-09-19, 15:05:11 (15.252.0.75)
From first to present used in my own system, as memory serves (or doesn't) Panasonic 2nd generation player SL? Carver with "Digital Time Lens" ooooh....ahhh! Rotel RCD 855 Rat Shack Optima CD3400 -rad .......
39: Yes, POA describes it nicely (3.65)
Posted by BobM on 2004-10-28, 07:02:43 (167.230.38.107)
Yeah, the user interface leaves a lot to be desired. In fact, the line of sight from the remote to the sensor needs to be pretty direct too. Too much angle and no response from the unit. I also can't .......
40: Second Impressions Toshiba SD4960 (3.46)
Posted by BobM on 2004-07-29, 06:19:59 (167.230.38.106)
Did a bunch of listening last night to the Toshiba with a good audio buddy. We tried 2 scenario's: (1) Toshiba vs. Toshiba as transport feeding the modded DI/O: CD sound was incredibly similar between .......
41: Re: You should know this. In the current series ... (3.39)
Posted by PeAK on 2007-02-21, 09:19:24 (208.65.244.69)
Dave, I did a bit of digging and here is the long answer...but some background: I've been off two weeks already with a pinch nerve. ( It has resulted in severe left shoulder/upper arm/elbow/finger pai .......
42: Listening Impressions: modded Toshiba SD4960 universal player (2.07)
Posted by BobM on 2004-09-13, 06:31:27 (167.230.38.106)
OK, the unit has been burning in on both SACD and CD for about 3 days now. There may be a wee bit more that can be eeked out with time, but it should be 99% there. On Redbook CD's, comparing the unmod .......
Found 9 records in DVD-Audiobahn.
1: Break in issues need to be addressed first (8.03)
Posted by BobM on 2004-11-12, 07:25:38 (167.230.38.107)
I can't give you any comparisons of the three, unfortunately. But I can state that the SACD and DVD-A sound on my Toshiba SD4960 (e.g. Samsung 841) changed greatly for the better after I had 100 hours .......
2: Thanks for the recommendations! (8.03)
Posted by JC on 2004-09-27, 17:05:06 (68.162.246.238)
I decided on a Toshiba SD4960. .......
3: mods (7.18)
Posted by ct on 2005-05-19, 08:31:33 (141.156.132.209)
There has been much discussion about moding this unit and the Tosh SD4960. Do a search here, and at Audio Circles, and all your questions should be answered. .......
4: Have you looked into the Toshiba SD4960 with Mods? (6.71)
Posted by BobM on 2004-11-02, 06:55:25 (167.230.38.107)
Here's a link to my mods notes: http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=12613 For non-DIY capable people, EVS (www.tweakaudio.com) has a $300 mod for this player. They use Black Gates inste .......
5: The Toshiba SD4960 is actually a Samsung unit (6.23)
Posted by BobM on 2004-11-19, 05:46:37 (167.230.38.107)
It's not made by Toshiba - it's a rebadged Samsung HD841 Did Samsung issue any warnings? Bob .......
6: Tiny TV needed with Video jack (6.16)
Posted by BobM on 2004-07-27, 08:24:39 (167.230.38.106)
Does anyone know of a tiny (handheld) and inexpensive TV that is available, with a video input RCA jack? I need this to view the menu on my new Toshiba SD4960 universal player for SACD and DVD-A playb .......
7: Listening impressions: modded Toshiba SD4960 universal player (5.33)
Posted by BobM on 2004-09-13, 06:37:10 (167.230.38.106)
In a sense of fair play and not wanting to double post, here's a link to my post on the digital forum. Enjoy, Bob .......
8: Here's the mods thread for the Tosh SD 4960 (4.86)
Posted by BobM on 2004-12-13, 10:11:33 (167.230.38.115)
Here's the SD4960 mods thread over at AudioCircle.com I don't use mine for video, just audio, so caveat emptor, but any upgrades to the power supply and chassis dampening should halp the video too. Th .......
9: Get What You Pay For (4.03)
Posted by Robertc88 on 2004-12-11, 09:21:46 (205.188.116.7)
With products available throughout the marketplace, folks will come across true bargains in their respective genre that keep up with or even outperform others in higher price brackets (within reason, .......
Found 15 records in Hi-Rez Highway.
1: UPDATE: Toshiba SD4960 Universal Mods (10.57)
Posted by BobM on 2004-09-10, 05:44:54 (167.230.38.106)
Here's a link to the update on my modifications to the Toshiba SD 4960 universal player. It's burning in now and I haven't given it a listen yet, other than to prove it's outputting music. Stay tuned. .......
2: It's the SD6915 Changer (10.57)
Posted by Robertc88 on 2004-08-16, 15:37:36 (12.75.205.22)
That isn't moving worth a damn at Best Buy locations near me so perhaps they are taking a cautious approach on the SD4960. .......
3: I'm getting great results with ... (8.00)
Posted by BobM on 2004-09-27, 08:13:54 (167.230.38.106)
my modded Toshiba SD4960 universal player. $119 at JandR or Amazon right now. With $100 worth of mods and some time it becomes very good indeed. Enjoy, Bob .......
4: Re: First Impressions - Toshiba SD4960 (7.65)
Posted by Vinnie R. on 2004-07-26, 08:06:09 (63.251.131.98)
So who wants to send me one to mod? :-) Seriously, I've been busy with a few other projects, but I'm sure I can find time to make this player sing. Email me if interested. Regards, Vinnie .......
5: Thanks And An Opinion Please (7.56)
Posted by Robertc88 on 2005-01-15, 06:28:10 (205.188.116.7)
I remembered you picked up the Toshiba SD4960. So what do you feel folks would think about SACD utilizing a entry level player like this one? More than likely they will not have an amp or speakers the .......
6: RE: Mods to my OPPO BDP-105 (7.32)
Posted by Rpower on 2015-01-25, 05:16:41 (75.91.52.235)
I have modded Pioneer DV-33, DV-578A, Marantz CD63, Sony DVP-NS500V, DVP-NS775V,Toshiba SD4960; mostly capacitor upgrades. .......
7: tosh SD4960 (7.15)
Posted by ct on 2004-08-15, 10:40:30 (141.156.231.205)
I bought this unit, listed for $179, for $149 through J&R. I posted about it on the DVD-A side; I have had it for over a month now and it plays everything well. Video good to, with a Toshiba HD unit. .......
8: Samsung and Toshiba same player ! (6.82)
Posted by txguitar on 2005-02-05, 20:21:19 (4.230.135.99)
I just wanted to let everyone know that the universal player by Samsung and the TOSHIBA SD4960 are the same players . J & R music cuerrently has the Toshiba on sale for $112.00. Hard to beat this pric .......
9: Listening impressions: modded Toshiba SD4960 universal player (6.66)
Posted by BobM on 2004-09-13, 06:35:56 (167.230.38.106)
In the sense of fair play and not wanting to double post, here's a link to the digital forum with my post: Enjoy, Bob .......
10: Re: Second Impressions Toshiba SD4960 (5.85)
Posted by Ric Schultz on 2004-07-29, 12:31:40 (66.82.9.55)
This whole Toshiba craze (3960-4960-whatever) is a matter of perspective. If you are use to an ordinary source then these things stock can be quite revelatory. But if you have been keeping up with the .......
11: cheap vs. respected SACD players (5.62)
Posted by BobM on 2004-07-21, 07:21:11 (167.230.38.106)
I'm looking for a new transport to feed my ART DI/O DAC. Why is this relevant? I might as well get a universal, or at least SACD - CD player so I can play the hi rez formats as well. There are several .......
12: First Impressions - Toshiba SD4960 (5.34)
Posted by BobM on 2004-07-26, 06:11:06 (167.230.38.106)
OK, so Alex has stated that the Toshiba SD4960 Universal is actually a Samsung HD841. But I'm not really sorry that I bought it. It sounds more than pretty good. It is definitely a lightweight (4.5 lb .......
13: Some Corrections (5.14)
Posted by Robertc88 on 2004-09-09, 02:27:44 (12.75.242.83)
* A Panasonic single-disk S47 DVD, CD, DVD-A player (successor to the S55) - $129. * A Sony single-disk DVD, CD, SACD player (can't recall model num) -$129 * The Pioneer DV-578 universal player - on s .......
14: A Bit OT But (5.12)
Posted by Robertc88 on 2004-07-11, 07:57:41 (64.12.117.11)
Did you try video playback? This is where the biggest improvement is suppose to be with this player over the 563A from what I've read. I thought the SD6915 Tosh changer was very very good for audio pl .......
15: Second Impressions Toshiba SD4960 (4.70)
Posted by BobM on 2004-07-29, 06:22:08 (167.230.38.106)
Did a bunch of listening last night to the Toshiba with a good audio buddy. We tried 2 scenario's: (1) Toshiba vs. Toshiba as transport feeding the modded DI/O: CD sound was incredibly similar between .......
Found 1 records in Tech Square.
1: Speeding up my Digital (mod advice needed) (3.93)
Posted by BobM on 2004-09-17, 06:05:55 (167.230.38.106)
I've begun the modification process on a Toshiba SD4960 universal player (CD, DVD-A, SACD, all but vinyl). Here's a link to my mods thread: http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/...pic.php?t=12613 As you .......
Found 3 records in Tweakers' Asylum.
1: Re: Modding the TOshiba SD4960 universal player (8.85)
Posted by les h on 2004-09-22, 22:12:39 (64.160.54.122)
You could try fast recovery diodes in the power supply (FREDs). Les .......
2: Re: Thanks Bob and Al. Here is what I will most likely do...(and Bob or others, need advice on AC caps) (8.85)
Posted by BobM on 2004-12-16, 10:22:50 (167.230.38.115)
The Auricap tweak worked well on my modded Toshiba Sd4960 universal player. But then again, it is really a cheap piece of junk that (for the money) sounds damn good after mods. Of course I have it plu .......
3: Modding the TOshiba SD4960 universal player (5.89)
Posted by BobM on 2004-09-13, 08:40:57 (167.230.38.106)
In the interest of sharing, but not making double posts, here's a link to my notes on the Digital board: http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/digital/messages/93087.html One question for those on this boa .......
Found 1 records in Vinyl Asylum.
1: Modded Toshiba SD4960 universal (12.03)
Posted by BobM on 2004-11-24, 06:17:10 (167.230.38.107)
First I had a Cal Labs DX2 - warm and vinyl like. Then I bought and modded an ART DI/O, using the cal as a transport. More dynamics, better nuances, more precise imaging but still very musical. It mad .......
Found 1 records in Bottlehead Forum.
1: what to do,.what to do (6.26)
Posted by BNAL on 2005-02-16, 18:41:09 (70.186.204.54)
I built my S.E.X. amp last month and have been loving it. Now I need to decide on sprakers. I'm 99% sure I will build a Fostex based speaker (Abby type, PJ design or Fostex design not sure). I will be .......
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