DCS P8i direct to pwr amps sound quality.


Anyone here using the DCS P8i directly to power amps with great results and how does the player stack up with the likes of Audio Aero Capitole mk-2 on redbook replay?. Any feedbacks appriciated.
Cheers.
flashunlock

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Hi Murrayp,

I'm planning to buy a P8i and worry about it's digital domain pre section sounding harsh. I personally think if you can get away from using a pre in the system, theres less information lost within the chain and ofcourse with the money saved its a bonus. I will be directly linking the P8i to my Krell Kas & Revel Ultima Salon. I will keep you posted how it sounds. The Mark Levinson 390S is another contender in my list but I'm more keen towards the P8i for its upsampling to DSD and ofcource also enabling me to play my SACD collection.

Regards.
Hi Lenny,
Thanks for the assurance of the P8i. Do you use any kind of isolation feet under the player since they are not supplied.

Cheers
I love the player...it's hardly broken in yet and sounding great already. I do like the filter change facility and they do make a difference. Personally like filter 2 & 3 for different music, Vocals with filter 3 and accustics with filter 2 for more open dynamic sound.
Only things I dislike about the player are:
1: track changing is slow via the numbers buttons and too sensitive via "forward > button".
2: very tight and impossible fit for a aftermarket power cord. I use a wattgate.

Overall, Im happy with the player. Cd now sounds like SACD.

Cheers