Quote Originally Posted by EdwardGein
I should add to clarify, I am playing the same CD track(s) using the same exact cables on the same Receiver at the exact same levels. The only change other then the equipment I'm testing is on the receiver inputs as I'm using the input marked DVD when playing the CD through the DVD player & the input marked CD player when playing it through the CD player. As far as I know, that shouldn't result in any change. When I tested things with the analog cables I used my "VCR" input. All of the inputs were set on the same settings except DVD & CD are set for Optic Cable & VCR was set for RCA Analog cables. I also played the same track within 20-30 seconds of each other for comparison.

I did record producing about a decade ago & my ears are sensitive to certain likes & dislikes of something that I'm hearing & on at least 60/70's type rock & blues, I can notice things that perhaps someone wouldn't. I admit I might not be able to do that with Classical Music or perhaps even Modern Rock. As I said, I noticed for my ears a richer more natural fuller & more vibrant sound & tighter bass playing the PD-59 at the same settings where I was making my tests. If Paul PCI comes over to hear this & listen to it on his own system as well, maybe he can articulate this better technically. If he doesn't agree that's cool.
And if i cant make it tell Paul to bring his SPL meter.