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1: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: And: how does in sound in SACD? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-05-19, 08:28:07 (79.67.179.2)
Yes, I have compared it with my Sony 5400ES hard to tell any difference. .......
2: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: So: (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-05-17, 01:56:19 (79.67.179.2)
I use the Sony UBP-X1000ES for mch SACD, CDs & Blue Ray. .......
3: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Multichannel SACD players....any out there? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-05-12, 00:32:59 (79.67.179.2)
Buy the great value Sony BDP- X1000ES. .......
4: Digital Drive, RE: It does for me (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-04-26, 01:48:10 (79.67.179.2)
Have seen review of Ruby KI in HFN & RR. I still have absolutely zero interest in both RUBY KI & SA10 . Are you going to buy either one. .......
5: Digital Drive, RE: It does for me (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-04-11, 07:58:03 (79.67.179.2)
Sony X1000ES is a excellent SACD/CD player and is very cheap, I would not waste my money on the Marantz stereo only SA10. .......
6: General Asylum, RE: Discovered something very discouraging about my audio life (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-04-07, 23:43:47 (79.67.179.2)
I agree. .......
7: General Asylum, RE: Where are the power meters? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-03-30, 01:36:47 (79.67.179.2)
Virtualy Useless meters .......
8: General Asylum, RE: Sonics or Looks? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-03-26, 07:35:01 (79.67.179.2)
Everything. .......
9: General Asylum, RE: Most ridiculous new product of 2019 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-03-26, 01:34:28 (79.67.179.2)
I have never liked McIntosh products and this latest one is no exception. .......
10: General Asylum, RE: The smaller Classical labels (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-03-25, 00:24:54 (79.67.179.2)
You have missed out Decca they made excellent recordings. .......
11: General Asylum, RE: Progressed into what? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-03-23, 01:05:06 (79.67.179.2)
I agree. .......
12: General Asylum, RE: Has high end audio progressed in 50 years? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-03-22, 02:29:00 (79.67.179.2)
IMO despite mechanical improvements Hi-Fi analogue sound has not improved. So called High end sound prices are absurd. .......
13: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA10 Reviews (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-03-15, 00:52:24 (79.67.179.2)
Why bother with this overpriced stereo only player. .......
14: General Asylum, RE: Would you use this? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-03-14, 00:23:09 (79.67.179.2)
Send it back, hope you get a refund for something that should not have been purchased. .......
15: General Asylum, RE: LP's vs. CD's (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-02-07, 23:49:31 (79.67.179.2)
mch SACD is for me the best Option. .......
16: General Asylum, RE: Have you ever been fooled? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-01-26, 00:06:23 (79.67.179.2)
Yes I have been fooled by some reviewers, should have known better,I do not trust any of todays reviewers. .......
17: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz DV-7600 & Stax: Is it worth it? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-01-26, 00:01:44 (79.67.179.2)
I have many mch SACDs and mostly they sound much better than CDs. via Sony 5400ES & Sony X1000ES. .......
18: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Maybe used later.... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2019-01-12, 00:11:16 (79.67.179.2)
Hi-fi News rates stereo only KI Ruby at 85% which is no better than much cheaper SACD players . .......
19: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Actually... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-12-23, 12:35:37 (79.67.179.2)
I have not found it possible to play an SACD on the Sony BDP-1000ES without it being connected to my TV. .......
20: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Giving up on SACD (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-12-23, 01:08:15 (79.67.179.2)
Still using my 10 year old Sony XA5400 faultless so far with heavy use. Just as good amazing value Sony BDP, X1000ES ,however TV connection required. I shall not be giving up on SACD. .......
21: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Curious (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-12-04, 12:40:20 (79.67.179.2)
Well designed Class AB with either bi-polar or mosfets and a good toroidal transformer,sound best for me , definately no switch mode power supplies. . .......
22: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marant KI Ruby (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-11-30, 00:12:28 (79.67.179.2)
All overpriced IMO. I am not a fan of JFETS or Class D so Marantz is of no interest to me and of course no mch. SACD. .......
23: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Currently auditioning this player (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-11-12, 10:15:15 (2.96.206.69)
Sony also gives best video .......
24: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Universal Player Recommendation (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-11-12, 00:25:21 (2.96.206.69)
Sony UBP-1000ES excellent universal player. However must be connected to TV. .......
25: General Asylum, RE: Musical? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-10-18, 03:03:24 (2.96.206.69)
Musical is minimum distortion .......
26: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: +1 Makes the most sense to me.... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-09-23, 00:14:44 (2.96.206.69)
I was misled by the inaccurate reviews,I still come back to my point if these reviews were accurate, why are there several very expensive mods available to improve the sound plus many are using expens .......
27: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: +1 Makes the most sense to me.... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-09-18, 00:55:29 (2.96.206.69)
Kal Rubinsohn for long term listening prefers the Oppo 205 with the absurdly priced Exasound Dac $3499 he also loves the sound via analogue which I found unlistenable so I got rid of mine at a loss, .......
28: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: OPPO UDP-205 price increase (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-09-16, 01:31:21 (2.96.206.69)
Avoid the Oppo 205 which Charles Hansen called a piece of junk,if it sounds as good as the misleading reviews say, why are there very expensive modifications available, even Kal Rubinson said he prefe .......
29: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Modwright Oppo vs stock? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-09-15, 09:24:28 (2.96.206.69)
No it was the 205 .......
30: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Modwright Oppo vs stock? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-09-14, 00:19:09 (2.96.206.69)
Contrary to the favourable reviews I found the expensive Oppo 205 to be unlistenable ,got rid of this piece of junk the decription given by the late Charles Hansen. So it is no suprise to me that ther .......
31: General Asylum, RE: What Gear Brought the Lowest Return on Investment in your System ? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-09-06, 07:09:14 (92.11.203.251)
+1 .......
32: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: "Those recording engineer morons who made the recordings obviously are clueless" (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-09-05, 09:44:09 (2.96.201.62)
Carl Many thanks for the info, however I shall stick with dealer settings as I know they are very experienced in mch audio & HT, all best Gerald. .......
33: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: "Those recording engineer morons who made the recordings obviously are clueless" (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-09-04, 23:55:10 (2.96.201.62)
Carl I do not know what you mean by saying I have never properly done my AVR's calibration, so it seems you are saying Yamaha (YPAO) and Sony's(DCAC) mch system set up by dealers are inaccurate and f .......
34: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: That statement indicates a fundamental misunderstanding of the issue. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-09-04, 06:03:45 (2.96.201.62)
When I auditioned mch demos from Sony & Marantz volume from rear speakers was same as from front which I found unacceptable. I complained to Ken Ishiwata,he said that was on the disc and as for poor o .......
35: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: "Those recording engineer morons who made the recordings obviously are clueless" (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-09-04, 04:39:36 (2.96.201.62)
When in the Concert Hall I do not hear the same volume of sound coming from the rear as from the front, so I want the same at home which means reducing volume from rear speakers. .......
36: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Multichannel bliss (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-09-03, 00:09:49 (2.96.201.62)
Thank you Carl. As for my mch set-up the Dealer did this for me when I recently purchased a new Sony TV and a Yamaha Aventage AVR which is mainly used as a pre-pro.. My speakers are all eqidistant f .......
37: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Multichannel bliss (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-09-02, 00:16:22 (2.96.201.62)
I completely agree with Fitzcalrado 215 comments re stereo v mch. however I do not agree with ITU standard on mch that all speakers in a 5.0 setup must be same size, same brand and that volume from th .......
38: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: How did you add multichannel to your system? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-08-30, 00:06:20 (2.96.201.62)
The most practical easy way for very good mch system is to incorporate it into a HT set up. two good stereo speakers with adequate bass for front channels a centre channel speaker need not be same bra .......
39: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: "He was not aware that it was out on SACD" (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-07-15, 07:59:38 (79.67.181.165)
Its mainly Classical music that really benefits from mch SACD. .......
40: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: yes. the cost to buy dCS or Marantz is high.. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-07-13, 22:49:44 (79.67.181.165)
Quite frankly I can afford dCS but having auditioned it both at Home and at Shows I would not waste my money buying IMO overated unnecessary reproducing equipment.If others want to buy it, thats their .......
41: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: yes. the cost to buy dCS or Marantz is high.. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-07-13, 12:12:52 (79.67.181.165)
How can anyone be crazy enough to buy dCS ?. .......
42: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I have them all and they are superb (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-07-12, 23:42:52 (79.67.181.165)
I gave Cafe Blue CD to my local charity shop, found content unlistenable, we have an old saying here, there is money in muck.As someone else has posted PB overated. .......
43: General Asylum, RE: What is your main source? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-07-12, 01:45:44 (79.67.181.165)
Sony XA5400ES & Sony UBP- X1000ES .......
44: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Best SACD albums (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-07-11, 09:19:50 (79.67.181.165)
I would not waste money on Patricia Barber SACDs. .......
45: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: FINALLY found a hi-res recording that sounds undeniably better (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-07-05, 23:28:21 (79.67.181.165)
are the speakers PMC 25. 26 .......
46: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: From what I read about the limited edition Ruby, only 500, and then it is a pair, with an amp too (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-06-12, 22:34:31 (79.67.181.165)
Toothpaste certainly has a very strange way of playing discs on his SA-10. however he probably uses Colgate. .......
47: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: So playing a cd on the SA10 isn't as good as (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-06-07, 09:48:29 (79.67.181.165)
According to Hired Fox who has owned all high end Marantz players, now has the SA-10 , Stereo SACD is excellent but CD not as good as on the much earlier CD7. .......
48: General Asylum, RE: Impression on Devialet (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-06-06, 22:39:42 (79.67.181.165)
I agree, avoid CLass D & Class G .......
49: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: 'priority SACD" I bought mine mainly to play CDs !! I auditioned it and bought it (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-06-04, 02:37:25 (86.151.40.28)
Fantja Do not waste your time or money with Marantz SA-10 , I have just for the first time used the stereo only analogue out for CD from my Sony 1000ES and the sound is phenomenal, much better than fr .......
50: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: 'priority SACD" I bought mine mainly to play CDs !! I auditioned it and bought it (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-05-30, 01:33:21 (79.67.181.165)
How do discs sound plaed directly from the SA-10, without the changer ? .......
51: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: 'priority SACD" I bought mine mainly to play CDs !! I auditioned it and bought it (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-05-30, 01:30:51 (79.67.181.165)
How do discs sound played directly into the SA-10, without first via the changer ? .......
52: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Anyone actually heard the Marantz SA 10? RIQUE said he has one, but (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-05-29, 03:33:41 (79.67.181.165)
Have you checked ? .......
53: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Anyone actually heard the Marantz SA 10? RIQUE said he has one, but (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-05-28, 03:44:40 (79.67.181.165)
I would be suprised if it is still available, if your priority is Stereo SACD then its worth buying . .......
54: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Anyone actually heard the Marantz SA 10? RIQUE said he has one, but (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-05-26, 07:57:47 (109.157.100.76)
What are you waiting for ? Go for it .......
55: General Asylum, RE: Yes, Sony XA7ES was a massive killer CDP unlike.... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-05-19, 01:37:14 (109.158.110.122)
Only other Sony ES products I know of and not sold in the UK are the AVRs .......
56: General Asylum, RE: Yes, Sony XA7ES was a massive killer CDP unlike.... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-05-18, 02:13:58 (109.158.110.122)
For todays universal BD player Sony UBP-X1000ES is heavy and having owned cheaper X800 version, I can say the ES is Elevated Standard and amazing value. .......
57: General Asylum, RE: A CD Player on the cover of latest Stereophile - gasp !! (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-05-17, 10:27:22 (109.158.110.122)
I agree CD players will be around for decades to come, especially BD players that play all discs and sound excellent like Sony UBP-X1000ES a bargain ,no need to buy an expensive CD player when this un .......
58: General Asylum, RE: Sleeper Products (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-05-15, 23:57:57 (79.67.181.165)
IMO the Marantz SA-10 is a waste of money being SACD Stereo only. I found the previous SA-7 unacceptable and sold mine after a lengthy waste of time burn in. I now see a SA-10 is up for sale at a cons .......
59: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Anyone actually heard the Marantz SA 10? RIQUE said he has one, but (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-05-12, 02:33:47 (109.158.86.18)
It seems Hired Fox is the only one, said its excellent for Stereo only SACDbut not as good as previous top end Marantz for CD. .......
60: General Asylum, RE: Shielded power cord recommended for class D amp? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-05-05, 22:37:21 (79.67.181.165)
Best to avoid Class D & stick to well designed Class AB .......
61: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Sony Fanboy (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-05-03, 12:47:13 (109.158.86.18)
I did not buy a 203, it was my neighbours. I did buy a 205 having been misled by IMO inaccurate reviews. What did you not like re your Oppo 205 which you returned, function or SQ ? .......
62: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Sony Fanboy (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-05-03, 10:54:37 (109.158.86.18)
Where have I complimented Oppo , Charles Hansen said Oppo was Junk I agree. .......
63: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Sony Fanboy (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-05-02, 00:03:55 (79.67.181.165)
Sony works for me Oppo does not. .......
64: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Sony Fanboy (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-05-01, 00:25:51 (109.158.86.18)
Not being technical I can not answer your query, however technology must have improved as the Sony UBP- X1000ES very much smaller & lighter than the Sony XA5400ES player sounds just as good. As for Op .......
65: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Huh ?? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-04-29, 23:46:16 (109.158.86.18)
My mistake should be XA5400ES with improved technology excessive weight not so necessary now. .......
66: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: ??!?? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-04-29, 06:47:17 (109.158.86.18)
Sony UBP-X1000ES universal player sounds as good as the STR-DA5400ES player .......
67: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: A recent Oppo that should sound better than a Universal player (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-04-27, 05:59:15 (109.158.47.161)
I have never experienced a transport problem with either Sony or Marantz during past 30 years . I shall continue spinning discs until I stop spinning. .......
68: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: ??!?? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-04-26, 17:02:29 (79.67.181.165)
It is irrelevant to compare a very expensive Accuphase CD player(Motor & Laser assembly are SONY OEM) with a cheap Sony universal player that is not a ES model. .......
69: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: A recent Oppo that should sound better than a Universal player (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-04-25, 23:28:22 (109.158.47.161)
Sony's top engineer Takshi Kanai engaged in ES products is recognised as a World expert for SQ.His mastered CDs fetch extremely high prices. .......
70: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: ??!?? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-04-19, 12:47:30 (109.158.47.161)
I definately agree with you re Oppo. Sony UBP-1000ES is a giveaway in US. In UK it lists for twice as much £750, I got mine for £650. .......
71: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: ??!?? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-04-19, 09:53:27 (109.158.47.161)
The much cheaper UHP- H1 does not contain the 32 bit dac , better power supply , detachable power cord , even better build found in the UBP-1000ES which is excellent with CD & mch SACD and it function .......
72: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: ??!?? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-04-19, 00:27:08 (109.158.47.161)
I have found Sony ES Products to be best value with excellent SQ, they do not require modification. .......
73: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: A recent Oppo that should sound better than a Universal player (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-04-18, 09:58:22 (109.158.47.161)
Respect for Oppo 205 ? I agree with the late Charles Hansen who said its junk, via analogue I found 205 to be unlistenable and sold it off at a loss. Best value stock universal player is Sony UBP-X100 .......
74: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Lots of transport problems—yes (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-04-14, 06:21:25 (109.158.47.161)
and Malaysia where all my ES models were made . .......
75: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Lots of transport problems—yes (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-04-14, 00:31:13 (109.158.80.100)
I think you will be searching for a long time,IMO stereo only Marantz SA-10 player is a waste of money. I find the Sony UBP-X1000ES is excellent on both CD & SACD with its 32 bit DAC and available at .......
76: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: RIP Oppo (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-04-03, 02:02:46 (109.158.80.100)
GOOD News seems Sony have killed off over priced inferior Oppo. .......
77: General Asylum, RE: NO MORE OPPO?? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-04-03, 00:39:21 (109.158.80.100)
No suprise to me I have always found overpriced Oppo to be very inferior both SQ & video to far better cheaper Sony BD products. The Sony X1000ES is tremendous value giving excellent sound & video and .......
78: General Asylum, RE: Running Springs = best power conditioning? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-04-02, 00:30:31 (109.158.80.100)
I have never understood power conditioners which I find in the UK are a total nonsense. I tried several a few years ago and found they degrade SQ. .......
79: General Asylum, RE: Home Theater Receiver as Preamplifier (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-03-31, 00:09:08 (109.157.138.186)
I use the pre-outs of the Yamaha Aventage 1070 AVR into my integrated stereo amplifier with HT bypass for front speakers , SQ is excellent, IMO so-called high end very expensive components are a tota .......
80: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Sony X800 v Sony X1000ES (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-03-28, 05:43:14 (109.157.138.186)
So you have auditioned the 2O5 sonic junk ? .......
81: Digital Drive, RE: 10-15 years old top of line cd player vs current modern mid-range players (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-03-27, 10:47:34 (109.157.138.186)
I do not agree you, silver discs will last as long as vinyl. I still buy new & second hand discs. I strongly advise against buying s/hand players, the latest Sony X1000ES BD 4K player plays mch SACd & .......
82: General Asylum, RE: STEREOPHILE (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-03-26, 08:30:43 (109.157.138.186)
I prefer Paul Millers technical testing to JA's but I do not agree with either of them for subjective comments on SQ which IMO are generally very misleading.As always you have to listen in your own en .......
83: General Asylum, STEREOPHILE (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-03-25, 03:51:56 (109.157.138.186)
The Co. that owns Hi-Fi News AV Tech Media (UK) has just aquired Stereophile. .......
84: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Frank-how about an update? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-03-05, 01:40:09 (109.158.86.154)
IMO Franks review of the Oppo 205 was absolute nonsense, like all the other reviews of this piece of junk. Via analogue I found the 205 unlistenable and sold it on at a loss. As for the overpriced Mar .......
85: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: CDs are dead, SACDs are deader.... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-02-24, 01:17:00 (79.67.181.165)
Nonsense physical media will still continue for a long time. 3 hours of new SACd/CDs every morning on BBC Radio 3 Record Review. .......
86: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Why no SACD Walkmans? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-02-24, 01:14:45 (79.67.181.165)
one of the very few,there is simply no market for a SACD Walkman. .......
87: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Opinions about the Marantz SA-8005? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-02-23, 22:53:14 (79.67.181.165)
I agree but if you require mch SACD avoid Marantz especially its top end player SA-10 a complete waste of money IMO. .......
88: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: UBP-1000ES (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-02-23, 11:32:51 (79.67.181.165)
Disregard most of the reviews on Amazon.com Price is $548 very cheap for such an excellent player with 32 bit dac unbeatable video & sound, easy setup. but has to be used in conjuction with a TV & AVR .......
89: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz UD8008 - Caveat Emptor! (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-02-23, 07:33:14 (79.67.181.165)
I found a cheaper all in one Sony player to out perform 103 which I returned for refund. As previously posted I found the 205 in stock form unlistenable and sold it off at a loss. The Sony UBP-1000ES .......
90: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz UD8008 - Caveat Emptor! (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-02-23, 01:13:05 (79.67.181.165)
Which all-in-one players ? .......
91: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz UD8008 - Caveat Emptor! (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-02-22, 00:00:13 (79.67.181.165)
I play mch SACDs on my Sony 5400ES and most sound significantly better than redbook CDs. However the latest Sony UBP-1000ES universal player sounds equally good, both players now hooked up to Yamaha A .......
92: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz UD8008 - Caveat Emptor! (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-02-20, 08:36:25 (79.67.181.165)
Buy the Sony UBP-X1000ES .......
93: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: SACD Players (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-02-18, 23:26:46 (79.67.181.165)
I had a home dem of the dCs P8i when it first came out, Stereophile said As GOOD AS SACD can SOUND on its front cover April 2006, It was absolutely lousy and a rip off price $13,995. The dCs rep at th .......
94: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: SACD Players (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-02-17, 03:20:10 (79.67.181.165)
My experience with a Marantz player (CD94 very bad internal design) sounded much better after modification. I bought the SA-7 despite good reviews, I did not like it too dificult to modify so sold it .......
95: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Sony UBP-X800 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-02-15, 04:56:40 (2.96.195.117)
No made in Malaysia X1000ES. .......
96: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Sony X800 v Sony X1000ES (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-02-15, 04:54:28 (2.96.195.117)
Yes I believe the Sony X1000ES is the unbelievable best buy for mch SACD & best for Video. I would not waste my money on Marantz SA-10 or any Oppo. .......
97: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10 Plays SACD-R discs? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-02-13, 23:53:42 (2.96.195.117)
A Stereo only SACD player is not a killer playback spinner. For what it costs you should try the Sony UBP-X1000ES,which has a 32 bit dac and a better power supply than the X800, I am using the X1000ES .......
98: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10 Plays SACD-R discs? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-02-13, 06:06:37 (2.96.195.117)
What is the point of an expesive SACD player that does not play mch and according to Hired Fox is not so good with CD, a complete waste of money IMO. .......
99: General Asylum, RE: Charles Hansen (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-02-13, 00:57:04 (2.96.195.117)
I have absolutely no interest in Facebook & Twitter and refuse to join. .......
100: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Frank-how about an update? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-02-12, 07:42:53 (2.96.195.117)
Fantja Forget the expensive SA-10 Buy the excellent Sony UBP-1000ES absolute bargain,far superior in every way to the unlistenable (for me) Oppo 205 piece of junk. .......
101: General Asylum, RE: Best Buy stores to stop selling CD's (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-02-06, 23:59:56 (2.96.195.117)
Along as Amazon continue to sell CDs No problem .......
102: Digital Drive, RE: Oppo 105: Zero LPM Mod (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-01-27, 09:02:01 (2.96.195.117)
103 105 205 are not cheap. A cheaper Sony sounds better. .......
103: Digital Drive, RE: Oppo 105: Zero LPM Mod (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-01-27, 00:33:49 (2.96.195.117)
Do they sound any better after mods. Should not be needed if correctly designed in first instance. .......
104: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: It addresses your quoted gripe! (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-01-26, 06:41:43 (2.96.195.117)
My principle gripe is the lousy analogue sound. .......
105: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: And they would be wrong or (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-01-26, 02:52:18 (2.96.195.117)
Can not see the point of this option, anyway my advice is to avoid the Oppo 205 . .......
106: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: best cd and audio performance overall (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-01-25, 08:36:51 (2.96.195.117)
OPPO UK told me this option is not on the 205 , I also had a 103 which I returned for a refund as I did not like its HF performance. .......
107: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: best cd and audio performance overall (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-01-24, 04:09:02 (2.96.195.117)
Avoid the Oppo 205 it is crap despite the good reviews, why are there very expensive mods available for this piece of junk if it sounded good in the first instance. As for the X800 it is very good dep .......
108: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Sony UBP-X800 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-01-15, 23:49:16 (2.96.195.117)
Waiting for price to come down ( .......
109: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Frank-how about an update? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-01-14, 23:54:33 (2.96.195.117)
Old news . .......
110: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: :-) (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-01-11, 23:10:54 (2.96.195.117)
Suprised you can listen to Oppo ,I find 205 unlistenable, so your opinion on SQ does not impress me. .......
111: Hi-Rez Highway, Sony X800 v Sony X1000ES (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-01-11, 03:50:31 (2.96.195.117)
Does the Sony X1000ES with its 32 bit DAC sound any better than the Sony X800. .......
112: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA10 Reviews (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-01-11, 03:46:00 (2.96.195.117)
Go to headphone.guru ,Frank is there. .......
113: General Asylum, RE: Universal disc player reliability/ longevity (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-01-10, 02:35:14 (2.96.195.117)
Why would a audiophile need degraded lossless audio ?, for analogue outs go to the 1000ES model superior to Oppo. According to Sony UK web site , 1000ES contains a 32 bit dac. .......
114: General Asylum, RE: Universal disc player reliability/ longevity (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2018-01-06, 22:45:58 (2.96.195.117)
You have been lucky IMO Oppo is total crap especially the rotten 205,that requires rip off price modifications to sound right if thats possible,and starts playing before track selection. Even Kal says .......
115: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: please advise which Oppo player I should look for... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-12-30, 01:18:37 (2.96.195.117)
I am very satisfied with my Sony combo DA5400ES/XA5400ES and the excellent Sony X800 player. .......
116: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: please advise which Oppo player I should look for... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-12-30, 01:02:39 (2.96.195.117)
I was misled by the reviews, I did not buy from Oppo UK as I got a discount never suspecting I would need to return it. .......
117: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: please advise which Oppo player I should look for... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-12-29, 15:15:41 (2.96.195.117)
only used the 205 analogue outputs which are supposed to sound best , however could not listen to the SQ , sold on the 205 at a loss. .......
118: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: please advise which Oppo player I should look for... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-12-28, 23:08:56 (2.96.195.117)
I require better SQ than any Oppo I have owned 103 & 205 is capable of giving.,which is why expensive mods. are available. .......
119: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: please advise which Oppo player I should look for... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-12-26, 05:45:31 (2.96.195.117)
We obviously disagree on accurate SQ, .......
120: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: please advise which Oppo player I should look for... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-12-26, 00:57:33 (2.96.195.117)
Best to avoid Oppo ,I bought the overated 205 ,found it unlistenable,plus I do not like its peculiar operating system, I agree with the late Charles Hansen its a complete piece of junk, IMO all the 20 .......
121: General Asylum, RE: I never take those review serious, it is just a good read while I am waiting for my dental appointment........ (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-12-20, 11:23:22 (2.96.195.117)
Best advice I can give is to avoid all so-called high end audio , over engineered case work does not improve SQ . .......
122: General Asylum, RE:+1 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-12-20, 09:29:38 (2.96.195.117)
I was misled into buying the 205 by inaccurate reviews, tried to get a demo but only 203 on demo with UK retailers. So never trust any review these days, we live in a totally corrupt World . ::: TOPI .......
123: General Asylum, RE: Highly reviewed (regarded) equipments that turned out to be disappointing (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-12-20, 08:13:43 (2.96.195.117)
TUBE Driver You are many years behind the times, I would not touch antique tubes or horns with a barge pole. .......
124: General Asylum, RE: Highly reviewed (regarded) equipments that turned out to be disappointing (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-12-20, 00:59:58 (2.96.195.117)
Latest example is Oppo 205 , needs expensive mods or a DAC costing far more than the player for long term listening . I have found most so-called over priced high end equipment not to live up to the r .......
125: General Asylum, RE: Wow, Say Goodbye to Classe' (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-12-16, 07:34:11 (2.96.195.117)
Good, IMO most if not all so called High End Audio is a total rip-off. .......
126: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Sony UBP-X800 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-25, 22:41:20 (2.96.195.117)
Using Sony X800 via HDMI into Yamaha Aventage 1070 with its pre-out feeding my stereo amplifier sounds excellent better than an Oppo 205 analogue connected. However has to be used in conjunction with .......
127: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: thanks for posting (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-21, 00:44:40 (2.96.195.117)
205 sound is not grey & lifeless, quite the opposite, too forward & fatiguing . functionality is poor .I found it unlistenable .IMO all the reviews are inaccurate do not purchase without an audition. .......
128: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA10 Reviews (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-19, 00:35:43 (2.96.195.117)
I have never used XLR .......
129: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: So this review.... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-18, 02:25:59 (2.96.195.117)
Have you auditioned a modified 205 ? Kal says for long term listening he prefers it with exaSound38 dac, Subtle Smooth & Spacious. Frank 1 says Modwright mod brings it to a higher level. I agree with .......
130: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-11, 00:55:08 (2.96.195.117)
Having escaped the Asylum,unlikely to post a review .......
131: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Anyone actually heard the Marantz SA 10? RIQUE said he has one, but (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-10, 08:05:16 (2.96.195.117)
Is the redbook CD on the SA-10 better than from the CD7 ? .......
132: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Nope. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-10, 00:45:07 (2.96.195.117)
Having been misled by good reviews of the Oppo 205, I ignored my gut instinct and made the mistake of buying a 205 as I had to try out one for myself. Yep it was a mistake, contrary to all the reviews .......
133: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Excellent post, a "Must Read". (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-06, 06:13:51 (2.96.195.117)
Yes the CH post I assume you are referring to is quite something CH it seems is a two channel only man. Amusingly he calls the Oppo junk I tend to agree just sold my unlistenable 205.. There is someth .......
134: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: So this review.... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-06, 00:02:18 (2.96.195.117)
From reviews I have read it seems to get best performance from an Oppo you need power cords, interconnects etc costing many times the cost of the player itself, rip off priced mods. or as Stereophile .......
135: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: A common complaint... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-05, 12:24:06 (79.67.177.79)
Yes Hired Fox .......
136: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Have you tried the Music Paradise MP-D2 mkII dac ? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-05, 11:31:41 (79.67.177.79)
I am not interested in antique tubes. .......
137: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: EVS (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-05, 05:57:35 (79.67.177.79)
So all this modification implies sound of Oppo Sonica & 205 are given false reviews, how can the SQ be excellent when expensive mods. are required as I have discovered with the 205 which I find unlist .......
138: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: What If?.. Oppo 205 v Accuphase DP560 v Esoteric K03X v Marantz SA10s (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-05, 03:27:33 (79.67.177.79)
So are you saying mods for the 205 would be a waste of money ? .......
139: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: What If?.. Oppo 205 v Accuphase DP560 v Esoteric K03X v Marantz SA10s (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-05, 00:16:01 (79.67.177.79)
I have switched to Apodizing fast filter,but the 205 is going into the Classifieds ,gives me a headache even after a 350 hour burn-in. .......
140: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: What If?.. Oppo 205 v Accuphase DP560 v Esoteric K03X v Marantz SA10s (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-03, 07:12:48 (79.67.177.79)
Best to listen to the 205 at home then return it unless you feel its worth modification discuss sound you require with the modifier . after 350 hour burn-in the 205 is still too upfront for me & sligh .......
141: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: What If?.. Oppo 205 v Accuphase DP560 v Esoteric K03X v Marantz SA10s (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-03, 04:14:40 (79.67.177.79)
It is essential to listen to a modified player or any expensive player/component before purchase. .......
142: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: What If?.. Oppo 205 v Accuphase DP560 v Esoteric K03X v Marantz SA10s (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-03, 00:55:00 (79.67.177.79)
I find the sound of the 205 is too upfront & very tiring to listen to , not suitable for long term listening, mine is going into the Classifieds. From Stereophile Oppo 205 review " but the e38's soun .......
143: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Nope. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-02, 11:18:08 (79.67.177.79)
You are completely wrong regarding the STR- DA5400ES receiver the pre-amp section is also excellent & used as a combo with the XA5400ES player the mch SACD reproduction is superb, you need to read the .......
144: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Nope. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-02, 02:47:34 (79.67.177.79)
The DA5400ES UK version is a excellent receiver EISA award best receiver 2008/9 ,Hi-Fi News Paul Miller says its a fabulous & versatile AVR. sounds excellent no thin mid, its FM tuner & MM phono stag .......
145: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Nope. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-01, 12:42:28 (79.67.177.79)
Dave JT: Sony STR-DA5400ES UK version with jitter reduction, EISA award Best Product 2008/9 HT receiver. However I am not using it for my evaluation of Oppo 205 , I have a first class stereo amplifie .......
146: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Nope. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-11-01, 00:32:35 (79.67.177.79)
Did you equalise the volume ? .......
147: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Nope. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-31, 02:14:40 (79.67.177.79)
Dave JT: Interesting to note that you favour the Apodizing Fast filter as preferred by Kal in Stereophile review but do not agree no difference in sound with XLR compared to normal RCA analogue outs. .......
148: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Nope. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-29, 01:13:00 (79.67.177.79)
I have not yet changed the filter, plus I do not think it will make the difference I require of accurate sound. My speakers & electronics are very high grade. I will sell on the 205 if sound does not .......
149: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Nope. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-28, 15:51:28 (79.67.177.79)
I have not heard the 105 only the 103 which I took back for a refund as I did not care for the sound or video which were inferior to my Sony players. As for XLR on the 205 Kal in his review says " I d .......
150: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Nope. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-28, 09:33:01 (79.67.177.79)
I will try the filter ,you suggest, can the poor sound be due to ,I understand the 205 incorporates a pre -amp ,am I am going through two, also volume indicates 100, the volume on my integrated amp is .......
151: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Nope. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-28, 06:51:03 (79.67.177.79)
Yes I have made a big mistake in buying the Oppo 205. After 120 hours burn-in I can not agree with any reviewer for analogue CD playback, however I now understand why 205 requires expensive modificati .......
152: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: that's how I found out; went to his profile to get link to his site nt (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-27, 08:35:16 (79.67.177.79)
Just Google headphone.guru .......
153: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I have five. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-24, 05:26:35 (79.67.177.79)
A leap backwards ? .......
154: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Which Amazon review? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-24, 05:25:03 (79.67.177.79)
He is certainly more interested in performance than ultimate SQ. As I already have two versions, I shall not be buying it, the one star review has put me off despite knowing that RR discs sound very g .......
155: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I have five. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-24, 05:15:52 (79.67.177.79)
out of the box Oppo 205 blu-ray player is not any good, no wonder there are so many expensive mods. .......
156: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Nope. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-24, 03:04:48 (79.67.177.79)
Due to various favourable reviews of the Oppo 205 by professional reviewers which incidently are not in agreement with several user comments , I may have made a big mistake in buying the 205 , apparen .......
157: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Which Amazon review? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-23, 09:06:30 (79.67.177.79)
I fully understand 5 different conductors will give five different versions of the same piece of music. It appears you do not agree with the review posted on Amazon UK. in which the poster appears to .......
158: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Which Amazon review? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-23, 00:53:25 (79.67.177.79)
Its on Amazon UK site there are also many 5 star reviews . I have the RR SACD of Dvorak Symp. No. 8 & Janacek symp suite I would give it 5 stars because it sounds excellent, but whether or not it is a .......
159: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Shostakovich: Sym No. 5 - Barber: Adagio Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra SACD (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-22, 22:37:42 (79.67.177.79)
Not so good if you read the review on Amazon by some one who really seems to understand. . This is supposed to be a reference recording but the tutti violin glissandos in the 2nd movement are inaudibl .......
160: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Shostakovich: Sym No. 5 - Barber: Adagio Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra SACD (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-21, 08:46:23 (79.67.177.79)
Best of this Century so far according to Kal, However one review on Amazon gives it one star, Over mannered & overhyped. As I have several recordings, I will give this one a miss. .......
161: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 - Any one purchased this player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-20, 13:06:13 (79.67.177.79)
dbphd you are correct. No need to subscribe to Stereophile, free pdf download is how I read Kal's review of Oppo 205 .......
162: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 - Any one purchased this player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-20, 02:07:01 (79.67.177.79)
Have now read Kal's review of Oppo 205, in which he states it sounds best using a very expensive $3499 exaSound e 32 dac. Not suprised. .......
163: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 - Any one purchased this player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-19, 02:04:31 (79.67.177.79)
I know what the Oppo has thank you. .......
164: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 - Any one purchased this player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-19, 01:09:50 (79.67.177.79)
What I find confusing is that contrary to Oppo UK, Kal has posted ," there are two such dacs and in mch, the user can access one for L/R and the other for remaining channels" I assume this is with HDM .......
165: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 - Any one purchased this player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-18, 03:08:53 (79.67.177.79)
Many thanks for the info but it is still contradictory not specific enough. According to Oppo UK multiple analogue outputs must be used to take advantage of the 205 ESS pro dacs, using HDMI with an AV .......
166: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 - Any one purchased this player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-18, 00:10:57 (79.67.177.79)
I am totally confused by previous exchanges with Kal. In order to obtain mch SACD using the ESS 9308 pro dacs in the Oppo 205, it is necessary to only use the analogue outputs not a single HDMI cable, .......
167: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 - Any one purchased this player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-17, 09:33:26 (79.67.177.79)
How does the Stereophile review compare with the IMO ridiculous one by Frank I in headphone.guru. Frank 1 calls the 205 a UNIVERSAL SENSATION using interconnects more expensive than the player and the .......
168: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Rega for CD only playback (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-16, 00:20:01 (79.67.177.79)
I was continually told by Ken Ishiwata back in the late 8o's & 90's that the laser on my Marantz CD94 would soon pack up ,after I told him that IMO the CD94 was far superior to his later players. He w .......
169: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Most certainly BS (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-14, 00:09:53 (79.67.177.79)
I also have never had a SACD disc fail. .......
170: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Some encouraging SACD news (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-07, 00:13:15 (2.96.200.146)
Pioneer PD-70E ESS Pro 9026 dacs .......
171: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Anyone actually heard the Marantz SA 10? RIQUE said he has one, but (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-03, 23:24:31 (2.96.200.146)
Frank I is the editor of headphone.guru, his comments on the SA-10 will probably appear there. .......
172: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 - Any one purchased this player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-03, 12:05:58 (2.96.200.146)
abphd SACD I only play in mch,all my SACDs are mch. what is a bridge? Over priced Ayre products do not interest me. I have only heard a Ayre CD player long time ago ridiculously expensive and inferior .......
173: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 - Any one purchased this player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-03, 00:30:30 (2.96.200.146)
How can one take notice of any of the 205 reviews, when Frank 1 after saying its a universal sensation etc.using interconnects far more expensive than the player,then says a Modwright mod costing agai .......
174: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Some encouraging SACD news (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-02, 07:25:49 (2.96.200.146)
Yes it is stereo only no HDMI input ,so no interest to me. I note it has ESS Sabre Dacs but not highest grade Pro 9308. .......
175: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Some encouraging SACD news (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-02, 04:50:53 (2.96.200.146)
trying to find out if it is mch for SACD ,not that fortunately I need a new player at this time. I see this new player has IMO the nonsense of multiple filters. Does your CD-7 have multiple filters. .......
176: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Some encouraging SACD news (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-10-02, 02:51:28 (2.96.200.146)
for £2K it seems to be much better value than Marantz SA-10 .......
177: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Has anyone heard the new Marantz sa-10? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-09-29, 12:22:55 (2.96.200.146)
I have not had the opportunity to audition 205 only the 203, your review as you say will be of interest to your followers and you have now explained why you did not review its mch capability. Modwrigh .......
178: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Has anyone heard the new Marantz sa-10? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-09-29, 05:42:15 (2.96.200.146)
Your review is questionable, makes no sense after reading Modwright's comments. Get your facts right,I have not criticised the 205 only disparity or incongruity of your review . We still have no revi .......
179: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Has anyone heard the new Marantz sa-10? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-09-28, 23:08:41 (2.96.200.146)
I have not auditioned the Oppo 205 and are only commenting on your enthusiastic review headphone.guru which seems at odds with statements from Modwright who say it is a bit cold & clinical with hard e .......
180: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Has anyone heard the new Marantz sa-10? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-09-28, 00:17:24 (2.96.200.146)
I find SACD is best in mch and I believe this Forums resident technical expert Kal agrees but not using a receiver. No way would I get a product modified with antique tubes or pay IMO a rip off price .......
181: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Has anyone heard the new Marantz sa-10? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-09-27, 06:45:02 (2.96.200.146)
Frank 1 , Have read your UDP-205 review in headphone.guru , see no mention of mch SACD several posters on the Steve Hoffman forum Bill Mac for one say they hear no difference between the 105 & 205, i .......
182: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 scuppered my plans... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-09-25, 05:54:03 (2.96.200.146)
If the sound of the 205 is as good as Frank 1, Headphone Guru says Oppo-205 Universal Sensation , why are people paying as much again or more for modifications to improve performance. In the UK the mo .......
183: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: That is rich. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-09-19, 00:02:37 (2.96.200.146)
Incorrect .......
184: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Has anyone heard the new Marantz sa-10? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-09-16, 12:49:34 (2.96.200.146)
Fantja Would you pay $2k a metre for interconnects to use with a $1299 universal player,IMO this is for those with more dough than commonsense. .......
185: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Has anyone heard the new Marantz sa-10? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-09-15, 23:52:09 (2.96.200.146)
Frank 1 is into using interconnects more expensive than the player ( his Oppo 205 review),. I have told you previously that Hired Fox has said all you need to know, in his final update.if you want exc .......
186: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Has anyone heard the new Marantz sa-10? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-09-13, 23:04:06 (2.96.200.146)
Frank I ,How does the Oppo 205 SQ .compare with stereo only SACD Marantz SA-10 , is the latter worth the vast amount of extra money. as you use interconnects costing more than the Oppo 205 to make i .......
187: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Twice incorrect. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-09-12, 00:01:16 (2.96.200.146)
Headphone. Guru Frank 1 is very impressed with the OPPO 205 UNIVERSAL SENSATION ,however he uses interconnects that cost more than the player $2K a metre,is this essential ?.I wonder what the other Op .......
188: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Anyone actually heard the Marantz SA 10? RIQUE said he has one, but (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-09-05, 02:40:54 (2.96.200.146)
Hardly any updates, I suspect some are not too happy with the SA-10, I would bet that you are not going to buy one. .......
189: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-09-03, 02:15:06 (2.96.200.146)
I will be more interested to read about any comparisons between SA-10 & Oppo 205, rather than any more reviews on the SA-10, enormous price differential. .......
190: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Interesting pricing (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-09-02, 08:26:30 (2.96.200.146)
No, he now wants a Lamborghini, already has a VW Bentley .......
191: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Twice incorrect. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-09-02, 07:19:56 (2.96.200.146)
Not a problem for me as I do not have an OPPO and do not intend to buy one. I just want to make people aware of the problems that occur with the Oppo if they do not carry out the Factory instructions .......
192: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Twice incorrect. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-09-02, 06:23:32 (2.96.200.146)
Bill- Mac ( Steve Hoffman Forum) will not like this,he has a Oppo 105D which he prefers to the 205,, in the TAS review one comment states Oppo is an Acronym for Poop. No reviewer mentions that accord .......
193: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Are Buyers unhappy with their Marantz SA-10s (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-25, 23:30:06 (2.96.200.146)
Hired Fox has already updated SACD excellent, CD not so good .......
194: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Frank-how about an update? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-25, 23:28:32 (2.96.200.146)
No good relying on others demos, you have to demo the SA-10 for yourself. .......
195: Digital Drive, RE: Sony UBP-X800 Player (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-24, 10:53:47 (2.96.200.146)
For SACD surround sound using a good AVR pre-out into stereo amplifier for front speakers, I fail to see any advantage in using an expensive pre-pro. .......
196: Digital Drive, RE: Sony UBP-X800 Player (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-24, 01:27:19 (2.96.200.146)
Wow quite an admission from a technical guru, OTH I have never used S/PDIF coax. prefer analogue RCA or HDMI, Kal have you ever used an AVR , you ignore them for inconvenient expensive Pre-Pros ::: TO .......
197: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA10 Reviews (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-22, 03:01:28 (2.96.200.146)
You have to have the Marantz SA-10 in your system before writing a review. .......
198: Digital Drive, RE: Sony UBP-X800 Player (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-22, 02:35:31 (2.96.200.146)
Thanks I will let you know the outcome re my X800 . There was a time when I would not want to buy anything from Currys/PC World ,they are very much better now & generally helpful in their know/how sec .......
199: Digital Drive, RE: Bryston BCD-3 RedBook CD player (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-22, 01:23:26 (2.96.200.146)
What Hi-Fi finds the BCD-3 lacking in the bass 4 stars. .......
200: Digital Drive, RE: Sony UBP-X800 Player (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-22, 00:11:51 (2.96.200.146)
PAR :I assume you are referring to Sony X800, did not know it had analogue outputs. Can not inspect mine as it is faulty, will not play DVDs ,excellent with 4K, ,sent back by Currys to Sony repair cen .......
201: Digital Drive, RE: Sony UBP-X800 Player (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-21, 03:23:03 (2.96.200.146)
The Sony X800 is not a stand alone player , has to be connected to a TV to operate & obtain a display so probably not suitable for OP as it is primarily a very good 4K BD player. .......
202: Digital Drive, RE: Sony UBP-X800 Player (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-21, 02:31:33 (2.96.200.146)
Exceptions include AVRs , why do you & Kal ignore them ? .......
203: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Preamp break-in (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-18, 01:23:27 (2.96.200.146)
Best way to burn in is to run for 2 hours turn off for 20 minutes, then start again, this ages the caps quicker 100 hours or less should be enough.OTH Trying to improve sound on a Marantz SA7-S1 I was .......
204: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Stella! Stella! (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-17, 23:42:39 (2.96.200.146)
amusing but off topic. .......
205: Digital Drive, RE: Sony UDP 800 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-17, 23:02:32 (2.96.200.146)
No, will not playback without connection to a TV, Excellent with 4K & BD but mine will not play a DVD, have taken it back to Currys UK , Sony investigating, sounds very good .but inconvenient. ::: T .......
206: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Where will the reviews be? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-17, 05:42:08 (2.96.200.146)
I would rather have an accurate review, than a Stella review. .......
207: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Where will the reviews be? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-16, 11:49:47 (2.96.200.146)
headphone.guru Frank 1 editor-in-chief .......
208: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Has anyone heard the new Marantz sa-10? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-15, 23:54:36 (2.96.200.146)
Marantz SA-10 v Oppo 205 Good question from millpai especially because of the huge price differential, Oppo seems to be much better value as it has mch SACD whilst the SA-10 is stereo only. ::: TO .......
209: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Has anyone heard the new Marantz sa-10? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-15, 10:51:00 (2.96.200.146)
You have been trying for a long time ,contact Marantz US they should be able to tell you of Dealers with a demo model. .......
210: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Twice incorrect. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-15, 08:51:28 (2.96.200.146)
HATS is an abreviation for High Quality Audio Transmission System , a reclocking system which uses the CEC signal path in the HDMI link to minimise jitter using partial analogue phase loop technol .......
211: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: My shorts are just fine. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-14, 22:50:39 (2.96.200.146)
H.A.T.S was Sony's abbreviated name for the first jitter reduction circuit for HDMI now taken up by Oppo( or very similar); Going back to your NOPE post 13 August you omitted to say with analogue out .......
212: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Has anyone heard the new Marantz sa-10? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-14, 06:03:22 (2.96.200.146)
Hired Fox says outstanding with SACD, (stereo only) he also says his Marantz CD7 & SA7-S1 do better jobs at RB CD playback. .......
213: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Same old, same old. (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-14, 05:02:43 (2.96.200.146)
Quite frankly I do not understand your vague comments on the Oppo 205, are you saying using the Audio- only HDMI output port will give me mch SACD with benefit of the Sabre Pro-dacs, or only the dac i .......
214: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-14, 00:50:32 (2.96.200.146)
Fantja : Your expectations are far higher mine. .......
215: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Why do you care? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-13, 23:32:13 (2.96.200.146)
So Oppo have only now caught up with Sony , approx 9 years ago Sony introduced their jitter reduction circuit called HATS , there will no advantage for me in buying the Oppo 205 as I require mch 5. .......
216: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class D and $8000 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-13, 09:56:56 (2.96.200.146)
we seem to agree re Class D but not with antique tubes, would not touch either with a barge pole. Can never understand why an amp or receiver for that matter has an output that can be used in another .......
217: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: If connected by HDMI, the DAC chips are irrelevant, of course. (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-13, 09:22:59 (2.96.200.146)
Many thanks for the info, I am very happy with my Sony combo which I will retain until it fails. However I still do not see how I can obtain 5 mch channel sound from two stereo dacs via HDMI from the .......
218: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: marantz SA-10 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-13, 05:59:47 (2.96.200.146)
I doubt if Frank is as experienced with Marantz spinners as Hired Fox or myself, I have had many conversations with Ken Ishiwata over 30 years. .......
219: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Nope. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-13, 05:54:42 (2.96.200.146)
The Sabre Pro 9308 dacs are stereo only. Connected to an AVR by HDMI ,its the receivers dac that would be used for mch ,thats what Oppo UK tell me and say for mch I would need to use analogue connecti .......
220: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Review: Oppo UDP-205: there is some magic in those new chips. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-12, 23:31:42 (2.96.200.146)
Listening to my combo Sony STR-DA5400ES ( UK version with HATS Jitter reducer) & XA5400ES player mch SACD with HDMI & redbook CD are both excellent , glad I have not wasted my money on the Oppo 205 es .......
221: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-12, 23:11:37 (2.96.200.146)
If you like Frank's review will you buy the SA-10,IMO a total waste of money especially after reading Hired Fox's final comments. .......
222: Amp/Preamp Asylum, MARANTZ PM 10 v NORD NC 500 +Pre (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-10, 09:07:40 (2.96.200.146)
Anyone done a comparison, is Marantz worth the considerable extra expenditure just for a better looking integrated and using HDAMS instead of OPAMPS , I have never been impressed with Marantz HDAMS. .......
223: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Review: Oppo UDP-205: there is some magic in those new chips. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-07, 12:17:03 (2.96.200.146)
I do not how the Oppo 95 compares with the 103 but I did not like the 103 and took it back for a refund. Maybe I will try the 205 providing I can return it. As for the ESS Sabre pro dac, it seems the .......
224: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Review: Oppo UDP-205: there is some magic in those new chips. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-07, 09:21:03 (2.96.200.146)
Thanks I have a few of your discs,how much better is the 205 over the 9 year old 5400ES is it enough to make the change worthwhile. Problem for me is that I much prefer mch SACD via HDMI and with the .......
225: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Review: Oppo UDP-205: there is some magic in those new chips. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-04, 22:50:50 (2.96.200.146)
Can you please reveal your long standing test discs. .......
226: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 - Any one purchased this player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-04, 12:43:56 (2.96.200.146)
dbphd : suprised that 205 BD sound you say is better than with SACD. However is the 205 mch SACD sound better than Sony XA5400ES or are you a Stereo only fan. .......
227: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Review: Oppo UDP-205: there is some magic in those new chips. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-04, 12:35:19 (2.96.200.146)
Not Steve Hoffman himself , Posterboy on S.H. Forum location Berlin. .......
228: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Review: Oppo UDP-205: there is some magic in those new chips. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-04, 11:06:01 (2.96.200.146)
Yes reviewers have mostly raved about its analogue SQ , however I read a post on Steve Hoffman forum that says it is too large & runs too hot, does yours give off a lot of heat ? I was tempted to buy .......
229: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Review: Oppo UDP-205: there is some magic in those new chips. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-08-04, 00:27:06 (2.96.200.146)
I wonder if the Oppo 205 sounds as good as you say, if connected by HDMI , seems to make Ayre very overpriced since both have same Dacs. .......
230: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 - Any one purchased this player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-07-28, 22:26:11 (2.96.200.146)
Bill Mac was comparing the 105D not the 105 ,or is the 105 same apart from the D which some reviewers do not like. As for Ayre my only experience many years ago was with a absurdly overpriced CD playe .......
231: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 - Any one purchased this player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-07-28, 07:59:47 (2.96.200.146)
or Sony. Unfortunately ES player no longer available in UK. .......
232: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 - Any one purchased this player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-07-28, 04:48:25 (2.96.200.146)
Bill Mac on SF forum says it has glitches not present on the 105D, he can hear no difference in SQ digital or analogue and has sent it back for a refund. .......
233: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-07-27, 08:53:30 (2.96.200.146)
So you are going to wait for Frank 1's review before deciding whether or not to buy Marantz SA-10 ? .......
234: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: SS amplifier for my 10 Ohm LS3/5A (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-07-25, 09:55:32 (2.96.200.146)
I tried the Sony amp and IMO it is not up to Sony usual standard.. Best integrated amp will be Naim Supernait 2 , excellent bass & superb with vocals. British speaker, best to have a British amp. Peri .......
235: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Boy, I could use a Marantz SA-10 Fix right about now... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-07-23, 05:40:47 (2.96.200.146)
I have found Marantz Customer Support in UK very good, no interest in purchasing their latest reference products,however I like to read the various reviews.I have been listening to my XA5400ES it does .......
236: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Boy, I could use a Marantz SA-10 Fix right about now... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-07-23, 01:29:47 (2.96.200.146)
Fantja: , I will be very suprised if you end up buying a Marantz SA-10. .......
237: Speaker Asylum, RE: is speaker break-in real? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-07-22, 11:34:09 (2.96.200.146)
When I complained to Ken Ishiwata of poor sound at a Hi-Fi Show where he was demonstrating Marantz latest products , he said the new speakers were not yet run in and could take up to six months. ::: T .......
238: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Boy, I could use a Marantz SA-10 Fix right about now... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-07-22, 09:07:41 (2.96.200.146)
Fantja : Forget expensive stereo only Marantz SA-10, I am listening to the incredible Sony UBP-X800 mch SACD/CD 4K BD spinner sounds virtually same as Sony XA-5400ES may be even slightly better wit .......
239: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class D amps and power chords (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-07-19, 11:47:42 (2.96.200.146)
I listen to UK excellent BBC 3 FM and I would not touch a audio class D amp with a barge pole. Seems most well known brands except Marantz are also steering clear. .......
240: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class D amps and power chords (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-07-19, 01:28:09 (2.96.200.146)
US power supply must be poor with your brown outs and over fused audio components, in the UK just a heavy duty power cord will suffice.. No Class D for me or audio amps with switch mode power supplies .......
241: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Has anyone bought an SACD player recently? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-07-10, 21:58:28 (2.96.200.146)
as far as I know 5400ES no longer available. The low cost Sony 4K Blu-Ray player X800 almost as good for mch SACD maybe as good when fully run in, has to be connected to TV via AVR. .......
242: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Has anyone bought an SACD player recently? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-07-09, 22:48:25 (2.96.200.146)
etc. .......
243: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Yeah, no way Marantz is gonna let a bunch of Brits mess with phase... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-07-01, 23:30:18 (2.96.200.146)
Fantja There is a review by Jason Kennedy of both the expensive Class D Marantz PM-10 amplifier & a brief one of the SA-10 spinner in The Ear, but IMO the Hired Fox final one is still the most authent .......
244: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Marantz pm 10 costs a lot but it gives you more too! (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-07-01, 10:51:35 (2.96.200.146)
With Ncore modules cheap as chips & latest Mk 3 HDAMS in my Marantz SR 6011 AVR now only £649 ,how can the price of the PM-10 Class D amplifier be worth buying for £7K , I wonder how many will be sold .......
245: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Only one review on the Marantz PM10 so far (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-06-30, 00:05:33 (2.96.200.146)
Thanks for the info, certainly an excellent description, its very suprising PA-10 pre-amp section not so good and reviewer finds his own line stage to be a worthwhile upgrade.Very overpriced at .......
246: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Here's a taste of this PM10..Tubes? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-06-29, 09:44:13 (2.96.200.146)
Does not sound any good via my laptop, Why are there no reviews for the Marantz PM 10 amplifier ?. .......
247: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA10 Reviews (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-06-25, 07:04:59 (2.96.200.146)
No I assume he is not going to post a review. .......
248: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-06-18, 02:37:19 (2.96.200.146)
If hiredfox is correct that the CD7 is better than the SA-10 , you may have wasted money adding another box to your impressive collection unless of course you are going into stereo SACD. Trying it for .......
249: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Are Buyers unhappy with their Marantz SA-10s (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-06-15, 02:36:01 (2.96.200.146)
He did say early June : It will be interesting to find out if Frank 1 finds SA-10 CD performance inferior to previous early Marantz reference spinners as reported by hiredfox, in his final follow up .......
250: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Are Buyers unhappy with their Marantz SA-10s (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-06-13, 05:50:43 (2.96.200.146)
Seems Frank 1 is not going to post a follow up. .......
251: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA10 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-06-11, 02:17:27 (2.96.200.146)
Seems no else wants to post a follow up review on the SA-10, not that it matters as hiredfox one is good enough. .......
252: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rotel RB-1582MKII Amp (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-06-09, 05:09:25 (2.96.200.146)
Problem I found with the Rotel 1582 Mk2 is that the input sensitivity is far too high almost twice that of other amps. I could not use it and sold it. SQ is OK .......
253: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Unusual design? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-06-08, 03:08:03 (2.96.200.146)
I agree with you re Devialet. However have you auditioned Marantz PM-10 integrated very expensive £7K. Nord make power amp using Ncore 500 only £1400. .......
254: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: MARANTZ PM-10 Class D amplifier (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-06-07, 03:27:22 (2.96.200.146)
Morricab what is your opinion of Ncore SQ ? .......
255: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: MARANTZ PM-10 Class D amplifier (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-06-06, 23:14:14 (2.96.200.146)
I agree, furthermore I still much prefer Class AB . .......
256: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Here is one official review...but... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-06-05, 03:07:23 (2.96.200.146)
No Need ,just take notice of the most authentic you will find, hired fox's .......
257: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Here is one official review...but... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-06-04, 23:13:52 (2.96.200.146)
No need for Frank 1's review, hired fox's will be the most authentic with his long experience of Marantz spinners and his regular attendance at live Classical concerts. Only buy the expensive SA-10 if .......
258: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: MARANTZ PM-10 Class D amplifier (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-06-02, 07:49:08 (2.96.200.146)
OK Thanks not seen manual .......
259: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: MARANTZ PM-10 Class D amplifier (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-06-02, 00:48:19 (2.96.200.146)
Marantz , .......
260: Amp/Preamp Asylum, MARANTZ PM-10 Class D amplifier (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-06-01, 09:57:05 (2.96.200.146)
Anyone auditioned this new Marantz amp. Very unusual design. .......
261: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: There's nothing that will convince me you've tried an OPPO (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-05-27, 00:00:22 (2.96.200.146)
you are correct in that I have not tried the 205 , my previous experience with Oppo means that I will never buy another one. However you are wrong because I have tried Oppos and I listen to the 203 m .......
262: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Here is one official review...but... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-05-23, 12:56:30 (2.96.200.146)
I have not been able to access any of the foreign reviews you mention but I assume you are pleased that these reviews agree with your own take on the SA-10 . .......
263: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Here is one official review...but... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-05-23, 12:31:16 (2.96.200.146)
Hi Rogl hiredfox's posted comments are entirely his own, are no way related to other user or professional reviewers. IMO they are the most authentic for the reasons I have given plus most importantly .......
264: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Here is one official review...but... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-05-22, 22:45:11 (2.96.200.146)
IMO hiredfox's comments on the SA-10 appear to be the most authentic having very long experience with top end Marantz spinners far more than other posters and reviewers. .......
265: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Here is one official review...but... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-05-20, 23:12:46 (2.96.200.146)
Annapurna: I will be very interested to know how you find SA-10 CD performance compares with your CD7. I was going to buy a CD7 but on a comparison with my very extensively modified CD94 ,I preferred .......
266: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-05-16, 09:20:41 (2.96.200.146)
Very interesting ,however IMO best SACD arrives in mch. virtually all SACDs have mch layer, why do they bother with it,if it is not better than stereo ?. How many are going to pay $6K/for a stereo on .......
267: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 - Any one purchased this player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-05-16, 00:01:39 (2.96.200.146)
I was misled by the reviews, tried the 103 for myself, found it was very poor value, with inferior performance to Sony, so I got refund ,all I wasted was valuable time. I did ask OPPO if the 105 was .......
268: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-05-15, 10:15:04 (2.96.200.146)
Unless Frank has a CD7 his review will not help in comparing it with the SA-10 . hiredfox has said he prefers the CD7, whilst he says the SA-10 excels with stereo SACD. I have heard the CD7 and it is .......
269: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 - Any one purchased this player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-05-15, 10:05:29 (2.96.200.146)
Oppo 85 & 95 many updates required were troublesome, I found the 103 to be inferior to Sony for both video & SQ also very poor value especially in UK., I returned it for a refund. .......
270: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-05-15, 01:15:03 (2.96.200.146)
Does he listen on headphones or speakers ? .......
271: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 - Any one purchased this player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-05-14, 22:42:07 (2.96.200.146)
My absolute statement is that I have owned OPPOs 85 95 103 , I would not touch another Oppo with a barge pole. Overpriced, Overrated IMO. .......
272: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 205 - Any one purchased this player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-05-14, 11:46:09 (2.96.200.146)
The Oppo 205 is expensive and could be troublesome like the 203 as reported on several forums. I believe that if only using HDMI the well specified Sony UBP-X800 is a better buy especially for 4K, I s .......
273: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-05-14, 06:08:58 (2.96.200.146)
fantja , you will be very unlikely to read a more revealing review than the one from hiredfox, Marantz SA-10 is only worth buying for those interested in stereo SACD and want to spend $6K or in UK £6 .......
274: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I'm not Hiredfox, but I'll butt in (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-05-03, 02:54:02 (2.96.202.222)
Whilst I would not want a separate transport & dac ,the new PS player does mch SACD, however I find their claims hard to believe, according to Hiredfox not possible to improve CD SQ with a similar pro .......
275: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I'm not Hiredfox, but I'll butt in (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-05-02, 11:57:42 (2.96.202.222)
I no longer bother with my extensive vinyl collection, much prefer mch SACD.& well recorded CDs. .......
276: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-05-02, 06:03:29 (79.67.179.96)
all posts so far except hiredfox find SA10 CD to be very good, IMO only well recorded Classical music should be the used for assessing SQ. Pop & Rock can sound impressive but its usually studio enhan .......
277: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-28, 22:50:17 (79.67.179.96)
Time Frank I review appears we will all be much older. No need to look beyond hiredfox's final comments posted April 19 , he has experience of most of the previous Marantz top spinners that other com .......
278: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA10 Reviews (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-28, 00:11:35 (79.67.179.96)
As the SA-14 sounds musical to you best to stay with it and not throw away money on the SA-10 which hiredfox after more time ,now says I doubt you will want to buy this machine (SA-10) for CD playback .......
279: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA10 Reviews (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-27, 05:31:55 (79.67.179.96)
I doubt if many will buy the expensive Marantz SA-1O . hiredfox a very experienced Marantz user finds redbook CD inferior to the older CD7 and the SA7-S1 that requires a very expensive dCs master cl .......
280: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA10 Reviews (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-25, 05:33:40 (79.67.179.96)
As I got the Marantz SA7-S1 at Trade price, there was no need to do any research ,knowing it would be easy to dispose of if I did not like it. Quite frankly I should not of bought it because the SACD .......
281: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA10 Reviews (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-25, 02:36:00 (79.67.179.96)
HIREDFOX . At long last you have admitted that I was right about the unsatisfactory SQ of the obese SA7-S1 and that a very expensive dCs Clock is required for a satisfactory performance. Herewith are .......
282: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA10 Reviews (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-25, 00:15:50 (79.67.179.96)
One Ferrari is problematic enough .......
283: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA10 Reviews (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-24, 00:18:10 (79.67.179.96)
Hired Fox is the most experienced of the SA-10 owners so far, opinions based mainly on pop or rock music that has no reference is of no value for me.. .......
284: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA10 Reviews (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-23, 12:51:18 (79.67.179.96)
You will probably not get a better insight into the SA10 than the one from Hired Fox MARANTZ SA10 P.2 109 Replies. .......
285: Video Asylum, RE: Best sounding receiver? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-23, 00:31:50 (79.67.179.96)
Best to buy a low cost Marantz receiver with pre-outs connect to your stereo amp to power front speakers,AVR will power centre & rear speakers this way you will get best sound. .......
286: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Boy, I could use a Marantz SA-10 Fix right about now... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-20, 22:50:24 (79.67.179.96)
Hired Fox has revealed all you need to know about the SA-10 .......
287: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: marantz SA-10 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-19, 23:36:37 (79.67.179.96)
H.F. Thanks for your comments that fully answer all I wanted to know about the Marantz SA-10. .......
288: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Are Buyers unhappy with their Marantz SA-10s (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-19, 11:59:21 (79.67.179.96)
Thanks .......
289: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: marantz SA-10 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-18, 12:28:03 (79.67.179.96)
Its very easy to build a multi-channel system. I have two floorstanding TL speakers for front L & R , centre channel speaker under the TV , rear small B & W M1 stand mounted speakers ,Sony AVR , Sony .......
290: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: marantz SA-10 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-18, 09:00:50 (79.67.179.96)
Whilst I have not heard the SA-10, I suspect it will be far better with CD than SACD for the simple reason that SACD sounds best in mch, whilst the new Marantz like the previous SA7-S1 is stereo only .......
291: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: marantz SA-10 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-18, 08:52:25 (79.67.179.96)
It makes no sense to upgrade for SACD with a STEREO only SACD player .......
292: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: marantz SA-10 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-18, 07:18:21 (79.67.179.96)
Well the first happy customer has appeared at last. .......
293: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Are Buyers unhappy with their Marantz SA-10s (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-17, 11:59:39 (79.67.179.96)
Milpai : F1 Nut on Steve Hoffman Forum says there have been no SA-10s for sale on Audiogon only PM-10 ? .......
294: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Are Buyers unhappy with their Marantz SA-10s (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-17, 00:07:47 (79.67.179.96)
So it appears that one or more is unhappy with the SA-10 , when I was unhappy with my obese Marantz SA7-S1 I also put it up for sale. .......
295: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Are Buyers unhappy with their Marantz SA-10s (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-12, 22:26:12 (79.67.179.96)
Milpai, Where have you seen these 2 ads and what do they say ? .......
296: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Are Buyers unhappy with their Marantz SA-10s (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-12, 00:32:44 (79.67.179.96)
seems they are unhappy. .......
297: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: More likely, most have never taken it up (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-11, 12:24:11 (79.67.179.96)
Have you gone for the Official setup of having 5 equal size speakers, which I find unnecessary especially if floorstanders. now see you have IMO a very complex setup . .......
298: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: More likely, most have never taken it up (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-11, 09:16:02 (79.67.179.96)
D.B. Would be interested to know your MC setup and why it took you years to get it right. .......
299: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Are Audiophiles here disappointed with multichannel? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-10, 23:52:35 (79.67.179.96)
NO, I am a SACD fan and I only listen in mch which is very easy to achieve , combined with HT., I do listen to mainly Classical .However most of my collection is CD so much of my listening is in ste .......
300: Hi-Rez Highway, Are Buyers unhappy with their Marantz SA-10s (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-10, 08:28:54 (79.67.179.96)
? .......
301: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-06, 01:03:06 (79.67.179.96)
There have been several unsatisfactory editors of HFN & RR since John Crabbe. .......
302: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-04, 00:01:29 (79.67.179.96)
All except one of my many SACDs are mch and as for CD I get excellent sound from my Str-Da5400ES AVR ( UK version with very low jitter HATS) & DA 5400ES SACD/CD player, I seem to be the only one on th .......
303: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-04-03, 01:40:30 (79.67.179.96)
I shall be more interested to learn from Hired Fox especially if the SA-10 is much better than the SA7-S1 which should not be too dificult, I expect it will be for CD but for SACD ? both of course are .......
304: Hi-Rez Highway, SONY UBP-X800 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-03-30, 10:22:37 (79.67.179.96)
Anyone auditioned the Sony UBP-X800 universal player for SACD & High res audio .......
305: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-03-29, 00:23:57 (79.67.179.96)
There are dealers demonstrating in the UK but I will not be wasting my time or money. Surely there are Marantz dealers in the US giving demos. .......
306: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-03-26, 23:45:30 (79.67.179.96)
fantja Then the Marantz SA-10 si is a good choice for you, what is stopping you from buying one, price ? you can not take it with you. .......
307: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Boy, I could use a Marantz SA-10 Fix right about now... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-03-19, 01:33:15 (79.67.179.96)
Reviewing under false names was stopped in the UK a long time ago . e.g FM Hughes = Martin Colloms, Adrian Hope = Barry Fox etc. .......
308: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Boy, I could use a Marantz SA-10 Fix right about now... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-03-17, 00:53:06 (79.67.179.96)
No surprise to me .......
309: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-03-14, 23:48:21 (79.67.179.96)
Felixer Industry Professional ? You do not seem to know that SACD sounds best in surround sound ,mch format, so again I would not waste my time or money with the Marantz SA-10 Si. Furthermore I would .......
310: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-03-13, 01:04:04 (79.67.179.96)
Being a SACD fan , Marantz SA-10si is STEREO only , I shall not be wasting my time & money. More interested in trying out the new Sony UBP-X800 universal player. .......
311: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Ok, the comment was tongue in cheek (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-03-04, 23:57:42 (79.67.179.96)
I will have a listen to the SA-10 shortly but expect it will be difficult to get a home demo. As for modifications on Marantz CD94 & Philips 960 they were very extensive amounting to a complete rebuil .......
312: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Ok, the comment was tongue in cheek (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-03-04, 09:00:50 (79.67.179.96)
My 28 year old modified Marantz CD94 is still working ,however I sold it some 3/4 years ago. A friend is still using again modified the equivalent Philips 960 . The only Marantz I criticized was the S .......
313: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-03-02, 05:37:21 (79.67.179.96)
Yes just the personal opinion of the reviewer with strange music, long discovered you can never believe any review these days. .......
314: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-28, 04:19:23 (79.67.179.96)
I will be very suprised if the SA-10 SQ will be much of an improvement over the SA-7 but you never know. .......
315: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-27, 10:17:59 (79.67.179.96)
try & describe the difference between SA7 & SA10 .......
316: Hi-Rez Highway, Sony STR-DA5400ES/XA5400ES Combo (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-26, 06:42:44 (79.67.179.96)
Error .......
317: Video Asylum, RE: Home theater 7.1 inceiling speaker position (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-26, 06:28:25 (79.67.179.96)
IMO Atmos is totally crazy, good 5.0 is all I need for music & HT. .......
318: Digital Drive, RE: Marantz SA-10 ? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-23, 01:12:24 (79.67.179.96)
LOL .......
319: Digital Drive, RE: DSD Numbers. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-22, 08:59:41 (79.67.179.96)
Par,unless I have misunderstood Kal's interesting intervention,you are incorrect to say there is no such thing as PCM multichannel from a SACD. I was always suprised that Kal never tried out the DA540 .......
320: Digital Drive, RE: DSD Numbers. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-22, 05:54:59 (79.67.179.96)
SONY said the receiver converts to PCM at the final stage. So are you saying that I have been listening all the time to DSD mch,despite the receiver display only now showing DSD 3/2. .......
321: Digital Drive, RE: DSD Numbers. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-22, 05:05:54 (79.67.179.96)
NO, I have been listening to mch SACD in PCM , now in DSD This a very complex receiver. .......
322: Digital Drive, RE: Opinion on Non-oversampling mod for TDA1541 based player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-21, 09:37:11 (79.67.179.96)
This is similar to my very old Marantz CD94 with extensive mods including new clock etc. it sounds excellent. better than Marantz SA7-S1. .......
323: Digital Drive, RE: DSD Numbers. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-21, 07:48:45 (79.67.179.96)
Not completely, stereo or mch is selected by player and receiver.all my SACDs are mch. For the past 8 years or so I have been listening only to PCM as mentioned in the email from Sony. It was only by .......
324: Digital Drive, RE: DSD Numbers. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-21, 03:08:24 (79.67.179.96)
This makes no sense to me as it was not until I reconfigured with the remote that the receiver displayed DSD 3/2, always used with the XA5400ES player, previous output being PCM. Furthermore I use th .......
325: Digital Drive, RE: DSD Numbers. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-20, 23:57:00 (79.67.179.96)
Yes that was in the email I received and you will note that Air Studios said it was misleading & blatantly incorrect. To be completely accurate the email was from Sony Area Sales manager after he pres .......
326: Digital Drive, RE: DSD Numbers. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-20, 09:17:59 (79.67.179.96)
OK Thanks .......
327: Digital Drive, RE: DSD Numbers. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-20, 01:11:02 (79.67.179.96)
Kal : Many thanks for tech data on the Sony XA5400ES. . Do you have any technical Data on the Sony AVR STR-DA5400ES which must be used for best digital performance from the player, which would explain .......
328: Digital Drive, RE: DSD Numbers. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-19, 12:56:54 (79.67.179.96)
I meant their SACD player .......
329: Digital Drive, RE: DSD Numbers. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-19, 12:20:03 (79.67.179.96)
I can not find where you say I posted Sony digital processors with no digital filters ? .......
330: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-19, 12:01:01 (79.67.179.96)
Yes he is still writing has his own audio magazine subscription only Hi-Fi Critic, has a crazy system for rating components, he is an engineer but I much prefer the reviewers from long ago that I ment .......
331: Digital Drive, RE: DSD Numbers. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-19, 07:28:07 (79.67.179.96)
I assume Sony XA5400ES SACD player incorporates one digital filter ? .......
332: Digital Drive, RE: It's a shame that (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-19, 01:55:51 (79.67.179.96)
red book cd can be very good if mastered correctly. .......
333: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-19, 00:24:46 (79.67.179.96)
That was a long long time ago, there are no rewiewers today in UK who can match the very high calibre & professionalism of Gordon J King, John Borwick Geoffrey Horn You could believe every word , w .......
334: Video Asylum, RE: which bluray player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-18, 11:36:51 (79.67.179.96)
I bought Oppo 103 soon took it back for a refund, for BD,PQ & SQ very inferior to Sony 1000ES/BDP 760 UK, The forthcoming Sony X800 will be IMO a best buy. .......
335: Digital Drive, RE: DSD Numbers. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-18, 09:19:38 (79.67.179.96)
I have heard dCs expensive components and still prefer Sony who have either one or no filters. When I had the obese Marantz SA7-S1 despite its filters I found none satisfactory ? .......
336: Digital Drive, RE: DSD Numbers. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-18, 06:00:40 (79.67.179.96)
OK Thanks, why does the SA-10 require 3 filters,one should be enough for best SQ. .......
337: Digital Drive, DSD Numbers. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-18, 03:21:18 (79.67.179.96)
What is the difference between the various numbers attached to DSD .......
338: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: marantz SA-10 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-17, 01:05:43 (79.67.179.96)
So the Marantz lasted only 3 months longer than the Sony in your system which you never heard at its best for SACD. The XA5400ES for best digital mch performance must be connected by HDMI to the Sony .......
339: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-10si Reviewed (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-16, 23:59:45 (79.67.179.96)
HF I agree with you ,but you should send your complaint re HFN scoring nonsense to Paul Miller, . Just read the so-called Musical Magic review of the SA-10 ,I can not understand why Marantz still req .......
340: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: " For playing SACD its STEREO only , so no interest to me." (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-16, 00:34:28 (79.67.179.96)
For SACD how can the SA-10 blow away the 5400ES,as the SA-10 is a STEREO only player. You obviously have not heard the 5400ES playing mch SACD in DSD . I would however expect the SA-10 to better the 5 .......
341: Video Asylum, RE: better analog parts (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-15, 07:35:14 (79.67.179.96)
Will be interesting to or hear how the Oppo compares with the much better value Sony X800 .......
342: Video Asylum, RE: better analog parts (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-15, 07:33:07 (79.67.179.96)
For music ? .......
343: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: " For playing SACD its STEREO only , so no interest to me." (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-15, 07:32:00 (79.67.179.96)
I am interested in seeing how test figures compare with my Sony XA5400ES player. Yes I would not buy the Marantz SA-10. Also interested in the new Sony X800 BD player seems to be remarkable value. ::: .......
344: Video Asylum, OPPO 203 v 205 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-15, 00:21:19 (79.67.179.96)
What is the difference ? 203 v 205 .......
345: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Why do you care? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-14, 22:34:37 (79.67.179.96)
This thread is supposed to be about the Marantz SA-10 not ridiculous 4 channel setups etc. I am waiting to read the Hi-Fi News review of the SA-10 which should appear in the shops on Friday. ::: TOPIC .......
346: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Indeed! (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-14, 09:45:46 (79.67.179.96)
What has this nonsense got to do with Marantz SA-10 ? .......
347: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: marantz SA-10 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-11, 00:55:46 (79.67.179.96)
HF. Yes much so-called High end is fake, can not be too difficult to make this new player sound better than SA7-S1. You well know that I would not be interested in stereo only Marantz SA-10 as for me .......
348: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Well, it appears to be much more- (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-09, 00:32:00 (79.67.179.96)
Who is the SAY ? .......
349: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: marantz SA-10 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-06, 10:34:24 (79.67.179.96)
Why would anyone buy a Esoteric before auditioning the Marantz SA-10 ? .......
350: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I'm talking about the conversion of PCM to 1 bit... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-06, 08:16:27 (79.67.179.96)
My 5400 does not sound thin & bright on Cds, it is excellent as in the first Hi-Fi Choice review by Alvin Gold .......
351: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I'm talking about the conversion of PCM to 1 bit... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-06, 07:59:30 (79.67.179.96)
It will be interesting to hear if the latest Marantz 1 bit dac is any better than the previous one, however as I have already posted I am not interested in Stereo only SACD players. .......
352: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: your Sony XA5400ES does the same thing... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-05, 23:51:03 (79.67.179.96)
Jim The excellent Sony XA5400ES is a mch SACD player, whilst the Marantz SA-10 like the previous obese SA-7S1 is Stereo only. .......
353: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Not really new... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-04, 09:50:55 (79.67.179.96)
I found the original I bit bitstream inferior to the Philips 16 bit TD1541A S2 Double Crown Dac. .......
354: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: That's why I want one... nt (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-02, 09:20:35 (79.67.179.96)
Stereo SACD , mch sounds best. .......
355: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: marantz SA-10 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-02-02, 01:33:41 (79.67.179.96)
For playing SACD its STEREO only , so no interest to me. .......
356: General Asylum, RE: Where has everyone gone?? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-01-11, 00:33:25 (79.67.179.96)
I see from audio magazines that there is more expensive high end audio products on the market than ever before ,with all the debate on the loss of interest in Hi-Fi especially by the younger generatio .......
357: General Asylum, RE: Why we are audiophiles.... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-01-06, 03:07:57 (79.67.179.96)
Incredible Pink Floyd whilst amusing is what I call Shit music in Dark side of the Moon it virtually starts off saying Fuck. This is not a reason for being an audiophile' .......
358: General Asylum, RE: The Future of the Asylum (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-01-04, 05:49:38 (79.67.179.96)
OK Many thanks .......
359: General Asylum, RE: The Future of the Asylum (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-01-03, 11:15:21 (79.67.179.96)
I will only use a laptop to access the AA Forum. .......
360: General Asylum, RE: The Future of the Asylum (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2017-01-03, 01:16:05 (79.67.179.96)
With all due respects keep the Asylum as it is,IMO what you are going to do is a total waste of money, find out first how many want access via a smart phone count me out. .......
361: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: LSO Live (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-12-31, 00:58:00 (79.67.179.96)
$12 from Zoverstocks .......
362: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: LSO Live (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-12-29, 23:08:54 (79.67.179.96)
You should listen to the Orfeo SACD remastered recording of Kleibers Beethoven 7th then I expect you may change your opinion. .......
363: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: LSO Live (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-12-29, 07:12:19 (79.67.179.96)
just played Carlos Kleibers Beethoven 7th digitally remastered SACD Orfeo and prefer it to Haitinks 7th sound, better performance, not easy to adjust for volume. Barbican has a more closed in sound :: .......
364: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: LSO Live (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-12-29, 05:26:34 (79.67.179.96)
I have the Beethoven/Haitink Barbican collection whilst OK nothing special, will have another listen now that I can get DSD all the way to final stage,however Haitink is not as good as Kleiber. ::: TO .......
365: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: DSD not for ME...who else is less than impressed? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-12-29, 01:47:37 (79.67.179.96)
" Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" as someone once said. regards Gerald .......
366: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: DSD not for ME...who else is less than impressed? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-12-29, 00:26:54 (79.67.179.96)
If DSD is fundamentally flawed, why is Jared so enthusiastic. .......
367: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: You missed the DSD hate-fest a couple of weeks ago on the Computer Audio forum here (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-12-21, 02:19:20 (79.67.179.96)
Despite Sony technical saying the STR-DA5400ES (UK version with HATS) at the final stage converts to PCM, after 7 years of using this excellent AVR & the excellent STR-XA5400ES SACD player, I have onl .......
368: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: It's November.............. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-12-17, 02:11:44 (79.67.179.96)
.......
369: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: It's November.............. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-12-17, 02:11:05 (79.67.179.96)
Hi Kal, I have just re read your review and note you say the Sony digital sound is competitive with the Oppo 103 which is disappointing because I bought a 103 and found the BD sound so poor especially .......
370: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: the BDP-103 is entirely different... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-12-09, 01:57:46 (79.67.179.96)
I only use HDMI and told there will be no difference between Oppo 95 & Oppo 103 for SQ & PQ which is inferior to far cheaper Sony players same goes for the 105. .......
371: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: De gustibus non est disputandum... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-12-08, 09:01:28 (79.67.179.96)
I found the Oppo 103 has inferior SQ & PQ compared to far cheaper Sony BD player 1000ES however this was using Sony DA5400ES AVR UK version which includes HATS. I play both redbook CDs & mch SACDs on .......
372: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: cantankerous as ever... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-12-08, 05:25:52 (79.67.179.96)
Will sound better still on a Sony. I also find Esoteric unlistenable too cold & clinical .......
373: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: inexpensive small footprint universal player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-12-04, 06:18:08 (79.67.179.96)
OK Thanks .......
374: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: inexpensive small footprint universal player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-12-04, 00:02:10 (79.67.179.96)
Hi Abe is it possible to give the new Sony a SACD/CD evaluation in your main system , would it be HDMI or analogue connected, thanks. .......
375: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: inexpensive small footprint universal player? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-12-03, 13:31:52 (79.67.179.96)
Sony UHP-H1 now down to £299 in UK, what is it connected to for SACD and how is the sound. .......
376: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I'm out of date...again... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-12-02, 08:54:18 (79.67.179.96)
Sony picture & sound I always find far better than Oppo or Cambridge two brands that I would never buy again. However the Sony costs approx. $500 in the UK not about $85 if I have read you post correc .......
377: General Asylum, RE: Are audio reviewers human? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-11-27, 02:09:23 (79.67.179.96)
Mike K I totally agree .......
378: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: New Norah Jones (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-11-21, 00:11:45 (79.67.181.22)
NJ & PB I do not like either so that puts them on the same Planet. .......
379: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: New Norah Jones (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-11-20, 01:04:30 (79.67.181.22)
What do you call the genre far better vocalists sing e.g. Streisand & a few others .......
380: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: New Norah Jones (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-11-19, 06:59:19 (79.67.191.106)
Seems to be in a similar vein to Patricia Barber , obviously I am not into this type of music, giving the CD to my local Charity Shop. .......
381: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: New Norah Jones (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-11-17, 14:55:36 (79.67.184.102)
Thanks, have ordered the disc . .......
382: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: New Norah Jones (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-11-17, 10:49:45 (79.67.184.102)
What is the new disc called , is she definately better than Patricia Barber who I can not tolerate . .......
383: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: New Marantz. Thanks (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-11-15, 01:22:43 (79.67.184.102)
I also bought a SA7-S1 sold it after a month and so did the guy I sold it to. The first Positive Feedback reviewer of this obese player ,said he was sending it off for modification, I can well underst .......
384: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: What's in Your wallet? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-11-15, 01:16:58 (79.67.184.102)
Ken Ishiwata is a salesman as well as a technician, I do not care for any of his latest products. .......
385: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Esoteric K-05X...any recommendations? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-11-09, 11:46:00 (79.67.178.183)
Yes I can hear the benefit of the Sony HATS system found on the UK versions of both DA5400ES & DA6400ES receivers. The US version DA5400ES did not include HATS only the DA6400ES.When combined with the .......
386: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Esoteric K-05X...any recommendations? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-11-08, 12:35:20 (79.67.174.137)
I agree re the clinical sound of Esoteric players but I doubt if it is because the SACD signal is converted to PCM. I use the Sony XA5400ES player with HDMI into the Sony DA5400ES receiver with HATS t .......
387: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: It's November.............. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-11-04, 00:35:03 (79.67.163.43)
HDMI processor option ? I do not understand why a mch SQ comparison can not be made between Sony UHP-H1 & Oppo105 using HDMI. Fortunately I no longer have to choose as my faulty Sony XA5400ES is servi .......
388: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: It's November.............. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-11-03, 02:34:47 (79.67.163.43)
Many thanks Kal, however I would like to know the Sony UHP-H1 via HDMI compares with the Oppo 105 ,should have put that in my Thread. .......
389: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: DSD not for ME...who else is less than impressed? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-11-03, 02:14:00 (79.67.163.43)
I totally agree with Abe Collins. .......
390: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: New Norah Jones (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-10-31, 01:39:35 (79.67.160.80)
Hope she is better than P.Barber .......
391: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Why should you care...you've already made up your mind (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-10-30, 01:33:27 (79.67.160.80)
What is an "Okay" review ?, which was preferred Oppo or Sony, I have not made up my mind, have not heard latest models, however on past performance prefer Sony.You have said you were not impressed wit .......
392: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Why should you care...you've already made up your mind (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-10-25, 01:13:06 (79.67.189.183)
NOVEMBER Stereophile not yet in UK Which player did Kal prefer Oppo or Sony. Thanks. .......
393: General Asylum, RE: Don't tell the Swedes he's Jewish (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-10-16, 01:58:16 (79.67.173.5)
I do not think the Swedes are concerned that he is Jewish ,they did welcome the Danish Jews before & during World War 11 .......
394: General Asylum, RE: How could anyone even understand his lyrics? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-10-14, 09:03:40 (92.1.166.36)
ugh music unbelievable, but then again you only have to look at the Swedish woman making the announcement. .......
395: Video Asylum, ANTHEM MRX-720 V YAMAHA RX- A3060 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-10-12, 01:14:23 (79.67.169.5)
Anthem 720 v Yamaha 3060 from those who have heard both which sounds best for Classical music. .......
396: Video Asylum, ANTHEM MRX-520 DOES IT HAVE EXCELLENT STEREO SOUND (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-10-09, 03:02:13 (79.67.163.78)
I would use pre-out into Stereo amp to drive front speakers, receiver amps only for centre & rear speakers, main use is for mch SACD. .......
397: Video Asylum, RE: As an owner of an Anthem 225 Integrated Amp I'm strongly in the Anthem corner. I would imagine (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-10-09, 00:52:49 (79.67.163.78)
I am not happy with the stereo sound from the Yamaha A860 and am researching the Anthem MRX-520, anyone have this receiver any issues ? .......
398: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: The image makes no sound. ;-) (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-10-02, 00:14:46 (79.67.190.189)
I predicted that 3D TV would fail, can not see any point for 4K either. .......
399: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Then you, too, have not heard a properly set up multichannel system. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-10-01, 12:06:16 (79.67.163.156)
A Stereophile reviewer , Penguin & other posters on this thread do not agree with you. .......
400: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Then you, too, have not heard a properly set up multichannel system. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-09-30, 23:54:07 (79.67.163.156)
Obviously the Classical music chosen was not well recorded, what was it ? I wonder if Rammiepie ( SACD.net) will post on this Forum, at least he will appreciate a system costing $375,000 for him only .......
401: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Looking for inmate opinions about multichannel (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-09-29, 09:28:45 (79.67.163.156)
I completely agree with Kal. Hired Fox has obviously not heard a high quality properly set up mch system. If he has only heard set ups by Ken Ishiwata (Marantz) & by Eric Kingdon (Sony) then his post .......
402: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Not so! Unless you like having (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-09-27, 08:20:48 (79.67.190.27)
Not between speakers BEHIND the speakers, Makes not the slightest difference in my room. best put blanket or carpet on rear wall. .......
403: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: magnetic interference..... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-09-26, 23:39:25 (79.67.190.27)
There are many poor CD,s but far less poor SACDs A well recorded CD can sound almost as good as a well recorded SACD. However a well recorded mch SACD beats a well recorded CD any time. To put a blank .......
404: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Looking for inmate opinions about multichannel (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-09-24, 05:22:19 (79.67.181.74)
I agree for music & HT centre channel should be slightly higher than main front speakers. I have never found it necessary to get involved with subs as I use excellent transmission line speakers that g .......
405: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: magnetic interference..... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-09-24, 00:02:36 (79.67.181.74)
My mch setup in no way affects my 2 -ch playback. I much prefer Sony to OPPO for both SQ & picture. .......
406: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Looking for inmate opinions about multichannel (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-09-23, 05:42:14 (79.67.181.74)
IMO it is total nonsense to have same volume from rear speakers as from the front. It is best to start off with equal volume from all speakers and then adjust rear speakers to suit your listening envi .......
407: Video Asylum, YAMAHA RX-A860 v DENON X3300W (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-09-19, 00:49:21 (79.67.181.74)
Yamaha RX-A860 v Denon X3300W Which has best 2 channel stereo sound ? or is ANTHEM MRX-520 better and worth extra cost. .......
408: General Asylum, RE: The most annoying word in audio: "warm" (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-09-17, 08:17:12 (79.67.176.154)
easy to get "warm"with antique tubes .......
409: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: SS integrated amp under $6k? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-09-16, 01:15:17 (79.67.176.154)
It would be interesting to know how this Majestic amp sounds compared with Naim Supernait 2. Read the overlong review, no speakers mentioned and I agree with the comments on Class D amplifiers. ::: TO .......
410: General Asylum, RE: Electrocompaniet - What a Piece of Crap! (A bit long) (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-09-15, 11:47:50 (79.67.183.36)
Avoid EC see p.4 Shady Lane .......
411: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: SS integrated amp under $6k? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-09-13, 08:58:38 (79.67.183.36)
NAIM Supernait 2 .......
412: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: That depends on your speakers and what you want them to do. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-09-02, 23:58:42 (79.67.184.156)
I am not impressed with any Cambridge Audio product, every one I bought has had to be returned for a refund. .......
413: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Are there REALLY any really good solid state amps under a grand? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-09-01, 23:05:28 (79.67.179.158)
Yes Rotel 1552 MK2 .......
414: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Are there REALLY any really good solid state amps under a grand? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-09-01, 11:41:44 (92.1.163.118)
Rotel 1552 MK2 Excellent .......
415: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Some advice? Left Naim, tubes aren't working and McIntosh is a dissapointment (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-08-26, 06:19:42 (79.67.170.37)
You can not go wrong with the Naim Supernait 2 This a superb integrated do not be put off by 80 watts rms into 8 ohms.No need to leave on 24/7. Avoid troublesome, antique tubes, Class A, Class D, Clas .......
416: Video Asylum, YAMAHA RX-A860 receiver (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-08-24, 01:03:14 (79.67.178.254)
Anyone with any experience latest RX-A860 does it sound any better than the previous A850 . The 1060 model has twin Sabre DACs what difference to SQ if any does this make ? .......
417: Video Asylum, RE: SONY DN-1070 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-08-22, 00:26:14 (79.67.178.254)
2. CNET says 9 out of 10 for SQ, Trying to find a receiver that equals my failed Sony STR-DA 5400ES especially for FM which no reviewer ever tests. Even with Sony ES for SQ I find it is best to use th .......
418: General Asylum, RE: When Did Audio Cables Become A Component (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-08-18, 06:23:20 (92.11.192.109)
QED 79 strand cable appeared in early 70's .......
419: Video Asylum, SONY DN-1070 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-08-18, 01:25:05 (92.11.192.109)
Anyone with experience of the new Sony STR-DN 1070 AVR, poor quality FM non standard input & rubbish fixed power cord.Not mentioned in CNET review. .......
420: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: MARANTZ NR 1506 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-08-14, 11:34:19 (79.67.166.137)
I .......
421: Amp/Preamp Asylum, SONY DN-1070 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-08-14, 02:40:42 (79.67.170.171)
Has anyone tried the new Sony AVR DN-1070 , Sony's description looks too good to be true, seems to have many features found in the much more expensive ES range. Is there a pre-out for a more powerful .......
422: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: MARANTZ NR 1506 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-08-14, 02:34:49 (79.67.170.171)
Regret I have made a mistake, the SQ of the Marantz 1506 becomes very fatiguing after a while (originally I said it sounds fine) I have taken it back for a refund. Looking forward to trying out the So .......
423: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Why should you care...you've already made up your mind (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-08-14, 00:42:44 (79.67.170.171)
have not auditioned these two latest players, so how could I have made up my mind , nothing to do with ego. .......
424: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Are there any Beethoven Piano Concertos on SACD... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-08-11, 08:47:17 (79.67.190.61)
wish the old SACD.net site was still operational, hr.net IMO is virtually useless .......
425: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: MARANTZ NR 1506 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-08-08, 06:44:07 (79.67.170.171)
My Marantz NR1506 is now set up and sounds not very good although as expected we found Audyssey totally useless and had to adjust manually,I do not know how the Marantz power amp section sounds as I o .......
426: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: MARANTZ NR 1506 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-08-07, 23:59:48 (79.67.190.61)
I am replacing my ( failed HDMI board) Sony STR-DA 5400ES receiver with the Marantz NR 1506 as it has pre-out to enable me to connect to my more powerful stereo amp to drive front speakers. The Sony .......
427: Amp/Preamp Asylum, MARANTZ NR 1506 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-08-07, 06:05:23 (79.67.190.61)
Does anyone have experience with this receiver ,246 page owners manual ?. .......
428: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Must we wait until November Stereophile? Yes (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-08-06, 23:43:54 (79.67.190.61)
From reviews I read that no Universal player is going to be as good as a dedicated player especially for CDs & SACD.s .......
429: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: On it. (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-08-04, 06:28:37 (79.67.182.77)
Must we wait until November Stereophile MITR for a answer to Sony v Oppo However I no longer see Stereophile I have always found Sony to have better sound & picture and much better value than Oppo ::: .......
430: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: On it. (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-07-23, 02:25:18 (79.67.161.106)
Hi Kal On it. NT Sony v Oppo what is the verdict ? .......
431: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: You may be correct that the noise may be inaudible (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-07-20, 02:01:23 (79.67.184.61)
I do not buy BIS SACD,s because I find dynamic range problems with many of them and constantly have to use the volume control which is seldom a problem with other brands as for downloads never for me .......
432: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: So I Replaced My Marantz SA-7S1 With A... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-07-12, 05:17:13 (79.67.168.195)
Some years ago I was very foolish and paid .......
433: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: So I Replaced My Marantz SA-7S1 With A... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-07-11, 09:46:53 (79.67.168.195)
I have just bought a excellent I metre HDMI cable latest spec. from Amazon Realmax it cost .......
434: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: So I Replaced My Marantz SA-7S1 With A... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-07-11, 04:59:47 (79.67.167.230)
I found Audioquest like most if not all expensive cables to be a total rip-off. Do not waste dough on expensive cables. .......
435: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: New Conrad Johnson tube control amp (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-07-01, 22:59:18 (79.67.191.226)
For me, a remote is essential for V.C. .......
436: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is there any real benifit sonically between class A, AB etc... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-06-29, 09:36:47 (79.67.183.152)
maximum fidelity means closest approach to live sound. .......
437: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is there any real benifit sonically between class A, AB etc... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-06-29, 06:18:30 (79.67.183.152)
Morricab : I get maximum fidelity at home with my excellent system a well designed class AB amplifier with THD 0.005% @ 1 kHz , damping factor 200 at 40Hz can be considered blameless. I have been in .......
438: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is there any real benifit sonically between class A, AB etc... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-06-29, 03:49:46 (79.67.183.152)
If you believe Morricab you will spend the rest of your life throwing money away buying different tubes & amplifiers never being satisfied and not enjoying the music. .......
439: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: You could say that about any class of operation (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-06-28, 23:14:47 (79.67.183.152)
Not practical. Speaker manufacturers just quote power ratings required and are not concerned with different class of amps.IMO You can not beat a well designed class AB amplifier as I have already post .......
440: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is there any real benifit sonically between class A, AB etc... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-06-27, 22:56:49 (79.67.183.152)
IMO tubes are antiques, I dislike Class D even with Class A added ,easily best for me , well designed Class AB both sonically,& for reliability, my current amp is now over 20 years old, completely tr .......
441: General Asylum, RE: Exports (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-06-26, 11:35:06 (79.67.172.117)
We have not lost our biggest market the EU sells more to us than we sell to them .German car manufacturers have told Merkel they are reliant on the UK market and not to put any obstacles in the way of .......
442: General Asylum, RE: Does this make my Rega turntable more valuable? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-06-26, 00:06:05 (79.67.172.117)
No with a lower pound it will increase UK exports and make them cheaper. As D. Trump said we have got our Country back. .......
443: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: On it. (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-06-25, 23:41:13 (79.67.172.117)
Why did you choose the Sony over the Oppo ? .My experience of Sony BD player 1000ES is that is superior both in sound & picture to Oppo .......
444: Hi-Rez Highway, SONY UHP-H1 v Oppo (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-06-25, 02:44:34 (79.67.189.11)
Anyone made a comparison ? .......
445: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone heard the Job integrated amp? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-06-20, 05:40:17 (79.67.178.172)
Which speakers ? .......
446: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Not a universal player. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-06-15, 13:21:53 (79.67.180.225)
.The Sony 5400ES sounds best when used with the Sony STR-DA5400ES (UK version with HATS) for lowest jitter, has anyone on this Forum apart from myself heard the excellent mch SQ that betters any other .......
447: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone heard the Job integrated amp? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-06-15, 00:10:06 (79.67.180.225)
I have never been interested in any Naim product until I bought the Naim SuperNait 2, I would never use an all Naim system. Cable use in this context is meaningless as are the ridiculous DIN sockets s .......
448: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone heard the Job integrated amp? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-06-12, 12:55:04 (92.1.171.159)
Joeinid . You probably know from my past posts that I have no interest in tube or Class D amps . Has anyone compared Naim Supernait 2 with TP 180A ,I am told there is a review of 180a in this months .......
449: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone heard the Job integrated amp? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-06-12, 02:30:52 (79.67.168.215)
Yes it was the JOB power amp I rejected not the integrated. Whilst the 225 sounded impressive to begin with it became uncomfortable to listen to. As far as power output is concerned it depends on the .......
450: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Anyone heard the Job integrated amp? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-06-11, 23:41:17 (79.67.168.215)
I bought a JOB and then sold it on . Much prefer Naim Supernait 2. .......
451: General Asylum, RE: I bought many best buys in the past ... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-25, 09:23:17 (92.11.187.187)
Best advice I can give is not to believe a word in any audio magazine especially with the so-called high end, The mags. are for letting you know what is available. you must always listen yourself befo .......
452: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: So what's going on with Blue Ray Audio discs? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-19, 02:30:23 (92.11.187.187)
The times is streaming ,but I am not going to get into it. .......
453: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: So what's going on with Blue Ray Audio discs? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-18, 03:02:43 (92.11.187.187)
Blue -Ray Audio ? best to have mch SACD .......
454: General Asylum, RE: No... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-11, 23:47:01 (92.11.187.187)
Banksters more of a problem than Gangsters .......
455: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: If he could, maybe he would.... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-11, 03:06:00 (92.11.187.187)
Rotel 1552 MK2 rrp costs 5 times more than $200 and sounds far better than any Class D amp that I have auditioned. .......
456: General Asylum, RE: Who's quibbling? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-10, 09:04:57 (92.11.187.187)
You do not have to spend a fortune to obtain the closest approach to live sound. .......
457: General Asylum, RE: Data free perception (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-10, 06:36:18 (92.11.187.187)
Since the traitors Cameron & Osborne came to power in the UK, according to the Independant National Debt has increased by £555 billions. .......
458: General Asylum, RE: Data free perception (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-10, 02:43:55 (92.11.187.187)
Since the Traitors Cameron & Osborne came to power in the UK according to the Independant National Debt has increased by .......
459: General Asylum, RE: Economics....... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-09, 23:07:27 (92.11.187.187)
I think sales in developed Western Markets are more effected by trends rather than economics, .......
460: General Asylum, RE: "Not much in between?" (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-09, 23:03:37 (92.11.187.187)
Quad ElS 63 I used for several years but found TL speakers to be better. .......
461: General Asylum, RE: Amazing set of pictures from this weekend's Munich High End show (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-09, 09:40:50 (92.11.187.187)
Who is buying all this absurd gear Hi-Fi virtually dead in the UK, most sales are headphones & streamers .......
462: Video Asylum, RE: I would contact both Netflix and Oppo to check this out. nt (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-09, 09:32:42 (92.11.187.187)
This is typical Oppo which is one of the reasons why y I will never buy another one. .......
463: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: If he could, maybe he would.... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-07, 06:43:00 (92.11.187.187)
Under $200 for a Hi-Fi amplifier ? .......
464: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: If he could, maybe he would.... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-06, 08:30:56 (92.11.187.187)
I have yet to audition a Class D amp that sounds as natural as a good Class AB amplifier. .......
465: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I would not... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-06, 00:03:17 (92.11.187.187)
You are right, I have been messing around with audio for the past 50 years, my main stereo Class AB amp I have owned for 23 years still outperforms all others I have auditioned that includes the Devia .......
466: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Replace separates with integrated? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-05, 12:21:06 (92.11.187.187)
I can not remember the Cambridge model no. but I do remember there was a very strange method of separating the pre from the power section which made it virtually useless as when wanting surround sound .......
467: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Replace separates with integrated? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-05, 09:49:53 (92.11.187.187)
Cambridge Audio every item I have bought, has failed and had to be returned for a refund. even from the original Co. 40 years ago The amp/receiver designs IMO are very poor and inadequate despite any .......
468: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: integrated amp recommendations for Focal Electra 1008BE (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-05, 00:25:04 (92.11.187.187)
Naim Supernait 2 just read the reviews no wonder Focal merged with NAIM .......
469: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Replace separates with integrated? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-04, 23:01:57 (92.11.187.187)
I would avoid any Cambridge Audio product, same goes for Class D & antique tubes. A first class integrated amp is the Naim Supernait 2 .......
470: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pass Labs $86.000.00 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-03, 23:50:56 (92.11.187.187)
I wonder how many have been sold or will be sold ? .......
471: General Asylum, RE: Bi-Amping is more fun (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-02, 06:23:10 (92.11.187.187)
Maybe but the the thread was about bi-wire .......
472: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: download playback trouble (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-02, 00:40:16 (92.11.187.187)
YES avoid downloads and buy the disc. .......
473: General Asylum, RE: Bi-Amping is more fun (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-02, 00:34:52 (92.11.187.187)
your wires are crossed ?, I was referring to Bi-Wire not Bi-amping .......
474: General Asylum, RE: Bi-Amping is more fun (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-05-01, 23:42:19 (92.11.187.187)
Only good for cable manufacturers .......
475: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pass Labs $86.000.00 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-04-30, 22:40:10 (92.11.187.187)
Absolutely .......
476: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Channel Classics getting out of SACD mostly (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-04-29, 00:30:52 (92.11.187.187)
Sony still make a SACD player and BD players that play SACDs .......
477: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Looking for receiver recommendation. (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-04-24, 02:39:33 (92.11.187.187)
only buy a Sony .......
478: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Based on other Pass designs I've heard... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-04-17, 05:54:22 (92.11.187.187)
Confidence is a very expensive commodity. LOL. .......
479: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pass Labs $86.000.00 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-04-15, 23:38:32 (92.11.187.187)
? .......
480: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pass Labs $86.000.00 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-04-15, 23:31:17 (92.11.187.187)
You can not be serious, I would not waste a minute of my time listening to a fools object. .......
481: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Pass Labs $86.000.00 (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-04-15, 00:25:20 (92.11.187.187)
Anyone paying $86K for any audio product obviously has more dough than commonsense. IMO so-called high end audio for purely SQ is a total rip-off, no envy here because there is no piece of audio that .......
482: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: "Un-Mastered" SACDS - Hopefully there's more to come... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-04-14, 00:10:22 (92.11.187.187)
IMO Cafe Blue is simply total RUBBISH Mastered or Un-mastered .......
483: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: You have blatantly violated the rules here for years (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-04-05, 22:56:54 (92.11.187.187)
The Blonde looks OK, not so keen on the Brunette .......
484: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: You have blatantly violated the rules here for years (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-04-05, 10:55:42 (92.11.187.187)
Absolute nonsense , I have no affiliation with Sony, just a satisfied customer not caught out by all the high end rip-offs, .......
485: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I LOVE SONY (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-04-05, 09:32:47 (92.11.187.187)
Being sarcastic is stoopid SONY IMO is best for AVR I have tried Marantz, Yamaha, Pioneer, Onkyo Arcam Cambridge not all models of course but Sony is easily the best for both SQ value & technology. :: .......
486: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Do affordable multichannel preamps exist any more? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-04-01, 22:44:08 (92.11.187.187)
Best to buy a S/hand SONY AVR STR-DA5400ES/ 6400ES and use the preamp out both have first class FM stages & MM phono sections never reviewed. Depending on speakers the amp section of the Sony AVR is .......
487: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: onebitaudio (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-03-28, 11:44:13 (92.11.187.187)
Yes I agree with what you say. As for other Sony AV products the STR-DA 5400ES AV receiver with HATS also built to a high standard an absolute bargain is essential to get the best SQ from the SACD pl .......
488: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: onebitaudio (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-03-28, 06:43:43 (92.11.187.187)
Again totally agree. I do have a second Sony XA5400ES player stored , will be interesting to see how long the first one lasts. .......
489: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Esoteric K-05X...any recommendations? (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-03-28, 01:19:34 (92.11.187.187)
I agree with Hired Fox re Esoteric players, I would not waste my money on buying one. .......
490: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: So I Replaced My Marantz SA-7S1 With A... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-03-26, 08:10:47 (92.11.187.187)
listening to the SA7-S1 did make me yawn , .......
491: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: So I Replaced My Marantz SA-7S1 With A... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-03-26, 07:40:11 (92.11.187.187)
My unhelpful but accurate comments on the poor SQ of the Marantz SA7-S1 despite many absurd reviews, gave Marantz a headache in the UK and led to its quick demise .IMO a total waste of money,& time 7 .......
492: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: So I Replaced My Marantz SA-7S1 With A... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-03-26, 07:36:27 (92.11.187.187)
No Can not see the point of a stereo only SACD player, .......
493: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-03-26, 00:04:05 (92.11.187.187)
It seems we hear differently, I found the obese Marantz SA7-S1 to have poor SQ and sold it after a waste of time 750 hour burn in, furthermore Stereo only , I much prefer the Sony mch XA 5400ES far be .......
494: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: We need to bring people back to the Hi-Rez Highway at the Asylum (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-03-01, 23:17:50 (92.11.187.187)
Yes I agree I also miss SACD.net and I have absolutely no interest in the new site which is a total waste of time. .......
495: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: So I Replaced My Marantz SA-7S1 With A... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-02-24, 23:51:25 (92.11.187.187)
I did not like the Esoterics they IMO do not compare well with Sony or Marantz .......
496: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: So I Replaced My Marantz SA-7S1 With A... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-02-24, 07:05:57 (92.11.187.187)
You must be joking the Sony 5400ES is superior, has mch and is much cheaper than the obese overpriced stereo only Marantz SA7-S1 paying for weight not SQ. You may be interested to know that Marantz sa .......
497: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: So I Replaced My Marantz SA-7S1 With A... (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-02-23, 08:51:05 (92.11.187.187)
Why did you replace your Marantz SA7-S1, I replaced mine with the Sony XA5400ES, In my experience all Marantz players need modification. .......
498: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-02-06, 23:04:03 (92.11.187.187)
Sold my obese stereo only SA7-S1 after a 700 hour burn in, fortunately bought at Trade price so got all my money back. Read first review on PFO where the reviewer Mark Lawton says sending it off to th .......
499: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: dvda still sounds best in my system a warning! (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-02-06, 03:01:54 (92.11.187.187)
I shall NEVER be into streaming. Still buying CD,s & SACD,s .......
500: General Asylum, RE: Received an Audio Advisor HDMI Cable Closeout Email (0.00)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2016-02-06, 02:53:44 (92.11.187.187)
Still too expensive .......
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