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Pioneer DVD-V7400 as a transport: INCREDIBLE
Yes the DVD-V7400 has been discontinued just like many other great transports. Fortunately there were thousands of them made and they are easy to find on ebay. If you dig deep enough you can find new-in-box ones but that's not necessary. The trans... 
Emotiva XDA-1 DAC?
I've had the XDA-1 for a few months now and I absolutely love it. I have it in a minimalist computer audio setup listening to 24/96 and 24/192 files from HDtracks.com. The XDA-1 directly drives our trusty Adcom GFA-535 MK II via LAT international ... 
Pioneer DVD-V7400 as a transport: INCREDIBLE
Pixelphoto I'm so happy that you are enjoying the DVD-V7400! I've found myself re-discovering my CD collection and going back to listen to CDs I purchased a decade ago. The DVD-V7400 is such a great machine and you'll find that with a good DAC it ... 
Pioneer DVD-V7400 as a transport: INCREDIBLE
I'm glad that you are as impressed with the V7400 as I am. I should have specified that the analog output is not "unusable" as in it won't work but rather it's not usable for high quality sound compared to just using this machine as a transport. L... 
Pioneer DVD-V7400 as a transport: INCREDIBLE
The analog out on this machine is totally unusable. It is a mono output meant to be used with a small video monitor. The digital output is the only one to be used. It's a coaxial output and get a nice digital cable to enjoy the full effect. 
Pioneer DVD-V7400 as a transport: INCREDIBLE
Hello Chuckie,To compare the DVD-V7400 to I've used several other CD and DVD players as well a Pioneer Laserdisc transport for comparison. All of them were sold off once the DVD-V7400 took over. We also currently have a Marantz UD5005 Blu Ray whic... 
Review: Emotiva XDA-1 DA converter
Thanks for the quick review! I am considering an XDA-1 but would like to know how you'd use it as a DAC and not just a DAC/PRE? How do you know if you have the proper level set compared to the output of most DACs which do not have a volume control... 
Where does your user name come from?
O = Obin (my first name)andJ = Jessica (my wife's first name)we've used this username on ebay since 1999. i use it on all the auction websites and it helps to keep things straight. 
The best CD Player for the money
Wow. 10 years of different answers which all in their own way are correct. I maintain that the best CD Player for the money is the best one you can personally afford. There is no one single answer because not all of us listen to the same music or ... 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
There are several reasons why high end audio is a niche market. One of the main reasons is that the average person simply doesn't know this equipment exists. I have had to educate several of my co-workers on the fact that there really does exist s...