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The Oppo 1 series that can rip dsd is most intriguing. That might be the way to go and either put money in higher end DAC or vinyl. Thoughts?
If that route is of interest, PS Audio has a SACD transport in beta testing that is scheduled for an October release. https://www.psaudio.com/products/perfectwave-sacd-transport/
Their new PS Audio transport will not rip DSD data files from SACDs, it will only output them via I2S to one of their DACs. Here's what Paul MacGowan said in a current thread on the new unit:"We cannot legally rip and store SACD on a server - though I wish we could. If we, as a company, enable our customers to do this we’d be in hot water and legally liable. So, no."
ANd yes it is toally true I can't hear shit. LOL
I use a Sony UBP X-1100ES as a transport, and a RME ADI-2 DAC for analog out. Plays darn near everything, and sounds great.
Freo-1 I looked up the various RME ADI-2 models....ah so much lust and envy..... https://www.rme-usa.com/adi-2-pro-be.htmlGiven this thread's SACD specific title am I correct the UBP X-1100ES transport + RME ADI-2 DAC rig is playing PCM output on the Sony's SPDIF connector? I presume playing a SACD the UBP X-1100ES does not output on the SPDIF, correct?
I bought a Marantz SA-10 I use it exclusively as a DAC with a couple of CD players.I bought it after a home trial from my local dealer in which I discovered CDs can sound as good as SACD even if via a separte CD changer to teh SA-10 as DAC.Yes the SACD played by the SA-10 does sound a tiny bit better than CDs played via a 'bought on eBay old used changer to the SA-10 as DAC. but the difference is so small..Anyway that was my choice.I replaced a DAC that I paid used $200 for ten years earlier (that had easily matched in quality a $2300 raved in both TAS and Sterophile which I returned years earlier to same dealer who loaned me the Marantx SA-10 Note the $200 vs $7000 for the SA-10 as a good purchase choice by me. the SA-10 was better. Period. and specially with CDs... so well worth whatever it cost.IT may not be the choice made by OP here. but it was mine.Makes zero difference to me what the op does with this info. just offering the experience.ANd yes it is toally true I can't hear shit. LOL
Agreed with Elizabeth. I too have the SA10 and love it. Use it as a DAC too!
and there may be a 'new love' arriving this Friday ..........
Man, spilling the beans huh Dave????
Breaking news Marantz announces new SACD 30n player + streamer.https://darko.audio/2020/09/marantz-announces-model-30-integrated-sacd-30n-disc-network-player/