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Best DB-25 to 6-RCA Cable
Monster sells two--both from the Interlink line. MSB sells one--for about $75.Tributaries sells one using budget interconnect.I had a local store assemble a set. Cost me $200 and I'm pleased.Straightwire is the best. They will create a DB-25 to 6 ... 
PSE Studio 4 amplifier - any good?
I'm biased. Bought a Studio I preamp and Studio II Amp in 1977. Dean upgraded both in 1980 for $75 each. Bought an Adcom in 1988--slightly better than the II. In 1990, the Studio II needed repair. Cost $120. In 1995 bought a Studio IV when I built... 
Symposium Roller Blocks vs Aurious under SACD ...
I've been very pleased with SACD, CD, and DVD-V playback. Everything'a cleaner and the sound is more realistic. I've not tested other roller-bearing competitiors. 
Sony's newXA 777es multichannel SACD players are here
Please let us know. 
Universal supports SACD
I don't understand why Sony is producing only single layer for its own SACDs. It only costs about 10 cents more to produce a hybrid disc.I'm surprised by the number of SACDs that Sony is manufacturing per month. To keep up the volume, Sony will be... 
Is DVD-A still-born?
Elizabeth,I agree that a digital format (e.g. MP3, Windows Media, or new/improved updates of these) will grow in popularity, but I don't see it as a threat to the highend. It's a threat to CD and probably will not ever sound as good as CD.I believ... 
Is DVD-A still-born?
Yes, "all digital" systems are on the way. And I agree have the potential to significantly lower costs and improve sound. About 20 audio manufacturers (mainly from Japan) have developed a consortium to research DSD/SACD all digital systems. If it'... 
Is DVD-A still-born?
I agree that SACD and DVD-A need software.But I remember when CD came out. Most CDs cost about $17-$20 at a time that records cost about half that price. CD's cost at least $30-$40 in today's dollars.Using the logic that consumers only buy softwar... 
Is DVD-A still-born?
DVD-A will survive. Like DTS, DVD-A will eventually be offered on most DVD players.CD is threatened--on the lowend by MP3 and Windows Media, from midland by DVD-V, and by vinyl, DVD-A and SACD from the highend. I can't imagine continuing to expand... 
Multi Channel SACD
www.oade.com and www.JandR.com 
Why so many DCS for sale recently?
A lot of highend CD players and transports are going for greatly reduced prices. I believe many audiophile recognize that SACD players playing SACDs produce sound superior to CD players that are far more expensive. 
sacd help please
I have a Rotel 985 ($2K list). All standard analog inputs convert the signal to 24/48 digital, process the signal, and then convert back to analog. However, the 5.1 input stays analog. Comparing the two, the 5.1 is cleaner, more defined, and exten... 
Are Sony SACD Machine Owners Crazy??
Everyone has different standards. I had a 10 year old $500 Sony CD and a Sony 300 CD/DVD player that had similar CD audio. I bought a $500 Panasonic DVD-A player and $600 JVC DVD-A player. CD quality was no better. DVD-A was slightly better. I the... 
350 SACDs and Counting
Two multichannel SACD players are selling. One is the $2,000 list Philips 1000 CD/DVD/SACD player. The second is the $1,700 SCD-C555ES CD/SACD player. Sony has announced 9 additional multichannel players, including three CD/DVD/SACD players rangin... 
Best DVD Player for around US 2,000
I love my Sony S9000ES. Owning a Sony, you're probably quite aware of it. It lists for $1500, but can be bought for around $1100.