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Originally Posted by emaidel
Thanks to all who've posted here in response to my question. As it turns out, I wasn't too far from the truth in terms of what a music server actually is. And, like some others, I don't have any use for it (at least, at the moment). I've reached what I consider the current pinnacle of audio quality, and that's the SACD. From what everyone has said, no music server is as good as the best SACD, and is at best, "CD quality."
While I agree that there is no reason for you to buy a music server (as you own and enjoy a nice collection of SACDs - which to my knowledge can't be ripped to a hard-drive), I should correct one error... Music Servers are not limited to CD quality.... their capability for high resolution audio is almost endless as many can be upgraded via software... in fact some sites sell high resolution downloads..... and devices such as the SlimDevices Transporter are able to play them... The reason I mentioned CD quality earlier is because most people using a Music Server choose to store their CD collection on it, using quality anywhere from crappy MP3 to lossless and wav files (CD Quality)...
So Music Servers can certainly surpass the quality of SACD, but right now the options for high resolution downloads are pitiful and since you can't store your existing SACDs on the Music Server I'd suggest sticking with the Marantz...
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Whether or not you use a music server, play CDs or LPs, the important point is whether or not you can get the particular music you are looking for, regardless of the medium.
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Here's a SACD noob question. My AV8003 has DSD decoding but I do not have a SACD player, can I play a SACD in a BR or CD player send the digital bitstream to my processor to be decoded? Or, is there something special about a SACD transport?
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Originally Posted by Mr Peabody
Here's a SACD noob question. My AV8003 has DSD decoding but I do not have a SACD player, can I play a SACD in a BR or CD player send the digital bitstream to my processor to be decoded? Or, is there something special about a SACD transport?
My Oppo DV-980H can send a pure DSD single to a receiver/processor via HDMI. Of course the latter needs to be able to handle pure DSD. It is likely that rec/pro will convert the DSD to PCM before doing any DSP; to avoid this conversion you might have to select "Direct" mode or whatever it's call on your unit.
A regular S/PDIF (coax or optical) connection will not carry DSD.
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Originally Posted by emesbee
Whether or not you use a music server, play CDs or LPs, the important point is whether or not you can get the particular music you are looking for, regardless of the medium.
Amen...
No one should have to change their musical tastes to suit a medium...
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Yeah, sorta like when the fortune teller I saw told me that I would have to "dress up" for a "close encounter"....I shouldn't have to change my suit to taste a medium! :D
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Originally Posted by jrhymeammo
It's kinda like this:
Analog Lovers like Bernd enjoys taking his time to roll-up his finest kine into a well manicured splif. While Feanor loves shoving his seeded shwag into a resin caked bowl, and taking it straight to the head. Me? I hate drugs.
JRA
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Originally Posted by Feanor
Good grief. :shocked:
But I love metaphors, afterall.
jrhymeammo seems to know the lingo lol
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Originally Posted by Feanor
Good grief. :shocked:
But I love metaphors, afterall.
I just enjoy nagging on you and your love for analog. :hand:
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Originally Posted by BRANDONH
jrhymeammo seems to know the lingo lol
Hey Brandon,
We gotta keep this thread clean. This thread is about the unethical conspiracy of cartridge companies and the SA8001.
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