Slingshot, I will be getting my upgraded Model 9 Signature (to Model 10) within a week or so, and will post results.
Although the Model 11 does it all (CD,SACD,DVD and DVD-A), I went with the 10 because (according to Kevin) it is a superior sonic solution for PCM playback, which includes CD and DVD-A formats. It is supposed to better the Model 9 Sig on redbook CD, and better the Model 11 on everything except SACD, which the 10 will not do. I guess after researching things I am in the camp which believes the PCM formats and DVD of some form will ultimately be mainstream, even if on a dual disc. This thing may ultimately be software driven where there both SACD and DVD-A will survive, or some other future format. If DVD-A bombs I will still have a great redbook player, that will do movies also. However, knowing Muse, I am sure the Model 11 sounds pretty darn good in all the formats. I doubt you could go wrong with an upgrade to the 11.
Regarding the lower priced players out there, I think it is great that a wide level of consumers can afford the new formats. This should ultimately improve the software availability. However, I seriously doubt the sub $500 players talked about on these forums can match the better players (such as MUSE, Meridian, Theta, and others) using improved power supplies, better chips and boards, better chassis and isolation, and high quality connectors.
Although the Model 11 does it all (CD,SACD,DVD and DVD-A), I went with the 10 because (according to Kevin) it is a superior sonic solution for PCM playback, which includes CD and DVD-A formats. It is supposed to better the Model 9 Sig on redbook CD, and better the Model 11 on everything except SACD, which the 10 will not do. I guess after researching things I am in the camp which believes the PCM formats and DVD of some form will ultimately be mainstream, even if on a dual disc. This thing may ultimately be software driven where there both SACD and DVD-A will survive, or some other future format. If DVD-A bombs I will still have a great redbook player, that will do movies also. However, knowing Muse, I am sure the Model 11 sounds pretty darn good in all the formats. I doubt you could go wrong with an upgrade to the 11.
Regarding the lower priced players out there, I think it is great that a wide level of consumers can afford the new formats. This should ultimately improve the software availability. However, I seriously doubt the sub $500 players talked about on these forums can match the better players (such as MUSE, Meridian, Theta, and others) using improved power supplies, better chips and boards, better chassis and isolation, and high quality connectors.