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Hard Drive based system

I've read all of the threads I could find on a "server" type system. I plan on running a hard drive, to a Waveterminal, to a DAC. My question is, can a system like this sound as good, or better than, my cd player? Is it all up to the DAC?

I currently have a Marantz 8260 CD/SACD player.
ecruz
kenn39
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Ecruz,

Congratulations! It is a waste not to TRL a Sony player.

Any comments on video and audio quality for DVD playback?
ecruz OP
402 posts
 
One quick last word on the TRL mod. Over the last few days the bass has really solidified. I don't know if it's actually deeper, but it's tighter & quicker. I'm done! I won't buy another cd player until this thing dies. Then, whatever I buy, will go to TRL for a mod. Honestly, I've never heard digital sound this good. If you're on the fence about trying this, just do it. You won't be sorry.

Kenn39-Haven't used it for DVD yet. I usually listen with the video portion turned off, but I have tried it with the video portion turned on and I don't hear a difference. Still I leave it off, because maybe it's degrading the sound and I just don't know it. ; ) Kidding of course.

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baranyi
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Ecruz,
Have you tried the Sony with SACD yet? If so, what are your thoughts with this machine with this format? Bob
ecruz OP
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Baranyi-
I have not listened to sacd's on it. Redbook sounds so good I have no interest in looking at the other formats.
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baranyi
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I have sent my Sony DVP NS900V unit to TRL for modification. I am very much looking forward to getting the unit. I am keeping my Marantz SA-1 for comparison. If the TRL Sony sounds as good as did when I auditioned it last month, then I will be a very happy person! I will report my findings. Bob
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