darthlaker Posted August 27, 2011 Author Posted August 27, 2011 Bodhi, My ears are always open and I am not biased towards SACD - I have a LOT of GREAT sounding CD's. CD's would just sound a LOT better if in SACD or High Rez (all things being equal). I have heard many players in my time.....and look forward to hearing yours some day. Cheers
Once was an audiophile Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 Hey Darth, I understand where you're coming from re: SACD's, however I think "obliterate" is a strong word. Perhaps you should reserve judgment until you've heard my deck and what it can do, but then again, it may not be possible to be objective if you're a one-eyed SACD guy. I just think you should keep an open mind as you may well be pleasantly surprised.. Cheers, Bodhi +100 bodhi i know where your coming from
Guest Bodhisattva Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 (edited) Removed post Edited August 28, 2011 by Bodhisattva
darthlaker Posted August 27, 2011 Author Posted August 27, 2011 Bodhi, I am certainly not a "one-eyed" SACD guy and not sure how you have come to that assumption based on the previous messages in this thread. I own many RBCD's which sound great and play them regularly and have had the pleasure of listing to RBCD's on many people's and dealers systems over the years. Unforunately, SACD is a VERY niche format but high resolution music is out there and growing. 192/24 high resolution music (when recorded/mastered/etc properly) allows us to enjoy the sound as good as the original mastertape which is mindblowing when you think about it..... Have you heard SACD and/or high resolution music on your system? Try it and let me know what you think..... :eek: Pity we live so far apart mate, I could give you a quick demo between 44/16, 96/24 and 192/24 - in 10 minutes you would know what I am talking about.....
3G_ Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 I could give you a quick demo between 44/16, 96/24 and 192/24 - in 10 minutes you would know what I am talking about..... :eek: Nah, not 10 minutes, the difference was so staggering it takes around 10 seconds.
Guest Bodhisattva Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 +100 bodhi i know where your coming from Thanks Kajak
darthlaker Posted September 4, 2011 Author Posted September 4, 2011 I was fortunate enough to have a date on the weekend with a trained soprano. She sang a light aria for me in my hi-fi/living room! We played an instrumental of "o mio babbino caro" by Puccini (on my dCS Puccini player!) and I was then totally transfixed by her sublime vocal performance. Fortunately it didn't take any persuading for a reprise. The sound of her vocals was far beyond what any Hi-Fi could reproduce......perhaps I should invite her along to the next SA GTG! 1
pdot Posted September 5, 2011 Posted September 5, 2011 Nice combination, live Puccini accompanied by ... Puccini! Sounds like a great and unique experience, very fortunate of you.
darthlaker Posted September 25, 2011 Author Posted September 25, 2011 Indeed pdot.....Puccini live singing accompanied by a Puccini disc on a Puccini player......bizarre!
Grimmie Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 I was fortunate enough to have a date on the weekend with a trained soprano.She sang a light aria for me in my hi-fi/living room! We played an instrumental of "o mio babbino caro" by Puccini (on my dCS Puccini player!) and I was then totally transfixed by her sublime vocal performance. Fortunately it didn't take any persuading for a reprise. The sound of her vocals was far beyond what any Hi-Fi could reproduce......perhaps I should invite her along to the next SA GTG! I think if you could arrange this it would be quite an event and I reckon you pack the place.
darthlaker Posted September 25, 2011 Author Posted September 25, 2011 Grimmie.... Already on the cards for an upcoming GTG!!!
Grimmie Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 Excellent, truly inspiring, wish I could be there. Have you thought of a pianist..........
darthlaker Posted September 25, 2011 Author Posted September 25, 2011 Thought about a pianist but no room for a baby grand in the lounge I'm afraid!
3G_ Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 Might want to check with the GF before making her the centre of a SNA GTG
darthlaker Posted September 25, 2011 Author Posted September 25, 2011 Oh, I think she is looking forward to it!
darthlaker Posted November 7, 2011 Author Posted November 7, 2011 Well, I was up in Singapore again the other week and listened to the new Vandersteen 7 speakers. Words fail me but I was so gobsmacked I ordered a pair! So my Vandersteen 5A's are up for sale. Link is below: http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/showthread.php/40750-FS-Vandersteen-5A-speakers
Jake123 Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 Congrats mate looks and I'm sure sounds awesome
darthlaker Posted November 9, 2011 Author Posted November 9, 2011 Thanks Jake, pop around if you ever get down my way.....
Benje Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 just saw this on another site, and instantly thought of DL - although the Stevie Ray Vaughan was played on vinyl, not SACD! Vandersteen 7's, apparently. Benje http://www.cepro.com/slideshow/image/9347/
darthlaker Posted November 14, 2011 Author Posted November 14, 2011 Vandersteen 5A's sold. Watch this space for further news....!
darthlaker Posted November 18, 2011 Author Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) Just completed another system upgrade so I thought I would post some new pics. Added a high rez source (Apple) to my DAC. Anyone is welcome to pop by and have a listen! Please PM me to arrange a time. System: Stereo audio and home theater are separated and both are on separate power lines which are wired directly to mains power. Stereo: Equipment: dCS Puccini SACD/CD player dCS Puccini U-Clock Ayre KX-R Pre-amp Ayre MX-R Monoblock amps Vandersteen 5A speakers 2 X Ayre L-5xe power filters 13’ Apple MacBook Pro 2.7 GHz with OCZ VERTEX 2 Series (MLC) 120GB SSD Decibel music player software DataTale PAIR 2-Bay FireWire 800, USB, eSATA 2.5-in RAID Enclosure with 2X1TB 2.5” Hitachi HDD Cables: Audioquest Eagle Eye 72V DBS BNC 75 Ohm digital cable Audioquest Everest 72V DBS speaker cable in bi-wire configuration Audioquest WEL William E Low Signature Cable Balanced interconnect 72V DBS Audioquest Diamond 72VDBS USB Cable Audioquest Wild Blue Yonder 72VDBS 75 Ohm Digital Cable Audioquest Diamond 72VDBS FireWire Cable Richard Gray Power Company High Tension Wire power cables Misc: Solid Tech Rack of Silence equipment rack with suspension shelves Solid Tech Feet of Silence isolators under SACD/CD player Ayre myrtle wood blocks used under other equipment and also under interconnect and power cables to ensure they are raised above floor Silent Running Audio "Ohio Class" Audio isoBASE custom made amp stands for the Ayre MX-R Monoblock amps Cardas XLR and RCA caps on unused inputs/outputs Furutech Rhodium power receptacles Sine and Furutech power cover plates Furutech sound diffusers Nylon Pile Carpet Ayre IBE sweep CD Home Theater (in addition to above): Equipment: Marantz AV8003 surround sound processor Rotel RB 1080 2 channel amp Richard Gray Power Company 1200 power conditioner Panasonic DMP-BD35 Bluray player Panasonic DVD recorder and HDD XBOX 360 Elite Thiel SCS3 surround speakers Pioneer PDP-LX509A Plasma monitor (ISF calibrated) Cables: Audioquest King Cobra balanced interconnects Audioquest HDMI cables, rear speaker cable Misc: Solid Tech Rack of Silence equipment rack Wall mounted speaker stand for rear surround speakers Edited February 4, 2012 by darthlaker
Darryl Posted November 18, 2011 Posted November 18, 2011 Mark what are you going to use for speakers in between selling the 5s and getting the 7s?. I assume there will be a gap there somewhere.
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