I bought 1 three weeks ago and out of the box it sounded like hell, sizzling highs, bloated bass,and no low level midrange detail (listening to onboard dacs straight to analog hybrid tube preamp). I put a burn in disc on and let it burn in for 2 weeks 24/7, and the unit improved considerably. I then tried hooking to Integra Research RD-7 and also a Lexicon MC-12B using the processors internal dacs, and am getting respectable sound. You will need a processor with 6 channel audio inputs (like the Integra Research or Lexicon), and analog direct. I have yet to try an SACD (don't have any), and will shortly compare the DV-47A to my DV-38A, which does not have SACD, but does have DVD audio. The unit is much smaller and lighter than the DV-38A, more like the Toshiba units. There have been mixed reviews on its audio capabilities, but be sure to do a long burn in.
Pioneer Elite DV-47A
Has anyone had any experience with this machine? Is this thing a "jack of all trades, master of none", or does it really do everything well? I'm looking to get into SACD, but also wouldn't mind upgrading the current entry-level Toshiba DVD player, maybe pulling the old Pioneer Elite CD player/PS Audio converter out - yes, space and the WAF are unfortunate considerations here.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
Jim
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
Jim