I have a Pioneer Elite DV09 DVD player - I was using it as a transport for MSB Link DAC III and then later a Bel Canto DAC1. I got a dedicated transport - a Muse Model 5 and I was very impressed with the improvements. I can't describe the improvement accurately (trying to describe sound is like trying to cut roast beef with a screwdriver - I read somewhere recently), but it was better in just about every way. The Muse Model Five generally go for about $650 or so - it was worth every penny as far as I was concerned. A Theta may also be another consideration at that price point.
Transport - will it really make an improvement
Looking for honest advice. I am considering buying a better transport, and cant yet convince myself that it will really make an improvement in my system. At present, I am using a Pioneer elite DV-05 dvd player as a transport with an outboard, Assemblage, platnum dac and upsampler. I am overwhelmed with the improvements the dac made in my system, in lieu of using the inboard dac in the Pioneer Elite. However, I'm just not convinced, due to lack of digital knowledge, that a digital output from one source could be that much better than another. I seam to think that differences in quality of cd players, are mainly attributable to their internal dac's and not the transport or digital side. Of course, I maybe completely wrong!! On the other hand, I would hope to expect a difference if comparing my 500.00 dvd player, to say a 6k transport, but are not looking to spend any where near that much money. Please enlighten me with some education, and if you have any recommendations on a used transport for around 1k. Thanks, Steve
Oh, in case it matters, I have a pair of Innersound Eros MK1 electrostats with their new xover bass amp and ESL amp + good cables.
Oh, in case it matters, I have a pair of Innersound Eros MK1 electrostats with their new xover bass amp and ESL amp + good cables.