Gbm4th, I have a SONY 9000 SACD/DVD. I have added an external Accuphase DC-61 DAC and I am quite pleased with the results.
For Redbook CD, the Sony outputs a 44.1 signal which the DAC picks up and re-clocks. I then have the option of up-sampling or not, a very nice feature.
For DVD playback, I set the SONY to output a 48kHz/2channel signal from the on-screen menu. This is a 5.1 to 2 downmix for us 2-channel guys. The DAC picks this up and then re-clocks it. Again, I have the option of re-sampling.
I prefer the up-sampling option for both CD and DVD. The sound is virtually free from digital glare. There is a warmth that is free from edges and the HF is smooth but extended. When I elect not to use the up-sampling option, a bit of listener fatigue eventually sets in.
Of course, the SACD digital signal is not output... you have to use regular RCA interconnects to your preamp.
Good luck!
For Redbook CD, the Sony outputs a 44.1 signal which the DAC picks up and re-clocks. I then have the option of up-sampling or not, a very nice feature.
For DVD playback, I set the SONY to output a 48kHz/2channel signal from the on-screen menu. This is a 5.1 to 2 downmix for us 2-channel guys. The DAC picks this up and then re-clocks it. Again, I have the option of re-sampling.
I prefer the up-sampling option for both CD and DVD. The sound is virtually free from digital glare. There is a warmth that is free from edges and the HF is smooth but extended. When I elect not to use the up-sampling option, a bit of listener fatigue eventually sets in.
Of course, the SACD digital signal is not output... you have to use regular RCA interconnects to your preamp.
Good luck!