Well, if that's the case, then I really screwed up this thread. Damn analogophiles!Well, no? From what I can tell he compared the analogue outputs and didn't test them as transports?
All bets are off then.
Well, if that's the case, then I really screwed up this thread. Damn analogophiles!Well, no? From what I can tell he compared the analogue outputs and didn't test them as transports?
All bets are off then.
I watched this right when they all came out as I was in search of a quality CD player.So, to continue this thread, Harley Lovegrove of Pearl Acoustics (Sibelius speaker line featuring Markaudio driver) tried his best to see if the CD transport function of a wide range of players made a difference. Actually did a 3-part Youtube series on this, starting with development of the CD player. He double blind tested with folks whose ears he trusted. Compared players from a vintage CD Walkman to a 5000EU modern Pro-Ject player. Newer, more expensive stuff wins.
Well, if that's the case, then I really screwed up this thread. Damn analogophiles!
Big difference in a bdp-s1500 and bdp-s6700 cd playback.,I already use bdp s1500. And it play well. Just dont like the sound produce
How can it possibly sound different?Big difference in a bdp-s1500 and bdp-s6700 cd playback.,
I believe the "ring dac" was first made by dcs, a British firm.Mechanical and laser assemblies are usually from sources like philips and sony. Some even uses a computer cd/dvdrom drive (you will find 5 1/4" drive if you open the casing).
However, whats critical is beyond the laser. The DSP and DAC is very important. Some folks here might have heard of the arcam ring-dac back then. I would say it was one of the things that made arcam famous.
A lot of modern CD transports/players don't support pre-emphasis. There is a very obvious and demonstrable difference in the sound between those that don't and those that do when playing albums mastered with pre-emphasis.How can it possibly sound different?
Facts, please.
A lot of modern CD transports/players don't support pre-emphasis. There is a very obvious and demonstrable difference in the sound between those that don't and those that do when playing albums mastered with pre-emphasDAC
In the 90s I saw/had DACs that indicated if the source had preemphasis.A lot of modern CD transports/players don't support pre-emphasis. There is a very obvious and demonstrable difference in the sound between those that don't and those that do when playing albums mastered with pre-emphasis.
That IS a fact.How can it possibly sound different?
Facts, please.
In the 90s I saw/had DACs that indicated if the source had preemphasis.
Before I got wise about transports, I owned more of them than I'd care to list. Many more. I never saw one that claimed to do preemphasis. I certainly never saw any reviews or literature that said so.
Of course, anything's possible...
What is wrong with the DAC in the CD6007?The most i would spend on a cd player is like for the Marantz CD6007, because it's a very easy to use and reliable player. But it cost 500€, not a few thousands or more. And coupled to a good dac (could be bought for less than 100€) it's as good or better than all more expensive ones. Even the much cheaper Sony UHP-H1 is probally not far off, but less easy to use for noobs. That's why I bought a CD6007 and an SMSL dac for an older family member when the Denon that was used before (a late 80's model) died. The owner is used to the classic way of how a cd player works and to old and not technical minded to adapt to new ways. Total cost for the setup was 650€, way cheaper than the budget i had availeble from the owner had for a top setup.
But for more technological advanced people, it could be even cheaper, without loss of soundquality. But ease of use is something that is also worth spending money for many.
User preference, at it's own there is nothing obvious wrong, but the SMSL also allows also a connection to the ipad (BT) and tv (spdif as it's an older simple tv). The cd is on the optical input.What is wrong with the DAC in the CD6007?
That might make sense. I have very few CDs that have it, probably less than five, and it's not an issue.A lot of modern CD transports/players don't support pre-emphasis. There is a very obvious and demonstrable difference in the sound between those that don't and those that do when playing albums mastered with pre-emphasis.
As a workaround you could rip them, apply Sox's de-emphasis, then burn to CDR again. See below:That might make sense. I have very few CDs that have it, probably less than five, and it's not an issue.