good, inexpensive sacd player?

[nene]

can anyone recommend a decent, cheap sacd-compatible player? I was considering the Pioneer DV-563A, but then I read that it converts the signal to pcm, and was wondering if this would affect the sound quality. I also came across the Sony DVP-NC685V and the Philips DVD 795SA, which are 5-disc changers and a bit more expensive. I'm primarily concerned with the sacd playback here.

[markw]

I'm pretty sure that when it is doing it's SAVD/DVD-Audio thing, it sends it's output via the 6 RCA jacks in analog form into 6 matching jacks on the receiver that's doing the amplification.

As far as "PCM" goes, I believe it, along with "bitstream", are options for the digital audio portion of DVD video discs, and is a totally different animal.

[92135011]

I heard the pioneer elite DV45A is okie dokey for the price
also there is marantz DV6400

I havent listened to them before. Just 2 options at a reasonable price.
They are both single disk players though. I never liked the multi disk ones anyways.

[stratman672001]

I would be vary wary of Sony's SACD players right now. I've been hearing reliabilty nightmare stories and that's from ES players that are less than two or three years into their warranties. I have a 775 that I got on close out a year ago and I'm watching it out of the corner of my eye. It will be replaced ASAP (possably by a Shanling). If I can get four years out of the Sony I will be very happy.

[gonefishin]

can anyone recommend a decent, cheap sacd-compatible player? I was considering the Pioneer DV-563A, but then I read that it converts the signal to pcm, and was wondering if this would affect the sound quality.

that was a false rumor going around. Although the player does have an issue with some DVD-a's...not all...only some.

I've actually just ordered a modded (by APL HiFi) 563a player...can't wait



As far as the Shanling goes...I would do some homework and audition some other players before buying one, just to be sure it's the player for you. (also look at other modded players)...I will say tho...the Shanling is a work of art to look at.


take care...and have fun!

[N. Abstentia]

What does modding the 563A get you?

[gonefishin]

What does modding the 563A get you?

I'm hopin' it gets me some better sound





APL Pioneer 563a mod page

Pioneer 563A-s universal player mod with MOSFET output stage thread

I suppose I'll find out what it gets me in a month or two




take care>>>>>>>>>>>>

[hifitommy]

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...C685V&Dept=hav

check circuitcity.com for their price. personally, i got an ns500v for reeeely cheeeep and the cheeeep sonys are pretty good. read the review in the latest issue of the absolute sound.

unlike the review of this model, my redbook polayback is exemplary. anyway, i say go cheeeep.

[kexodusc]

I borrowed a Pioneer 563a and the Pioneer Elite DV45A a while back for a head to head demo. Other than the obviously stronger structure of the Pioneer Elite, I couldn't hear any differences. My Studio 40's aren't anything special, mind you, but they're reasonable decent speakers and I'm under the impression I'd need way better, and more expensive, equipment to really hear the impact the more expensive players make.
I have an Arcam CD player that retailed for over $850 new (bought used ). SACD and DVD-A's sound better than a CD in my Arcam player, I'd say go cheapo with the 563a and enjoy the multi-channel music.