Pioneer DV-563A DVD anyone have opinions on it?

duff138 · « **on:** 1 Jul 2003, 11:29 pm »

Pioneer DV-563A DVD.

It plays SACD and DVD-A. It's looks good for the price, so I was wondering if anyone has heard it. If so, how is the CD playback, as well as the other formats?

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #1 on:** 1 Jul 2003, 11:36 pm »

I've been curious about this deck, too. At the price (under $200) it seems worth trying out. I have a DV-45A, but the cheaper one would be nice for my second system if the sound quality is even reasonable.

duff138 · « **Reply #2 on:** 2 Jul 2003, 01:50 am »

apparentyl it doesn't play DSD (SACD format) directly. It does a DSD->PCM->Analog conversion to playback SACD. Most SACD players do DSD->Analog conversion when playing back SACD discs.

I wonder how this effects sound quality.

Chops · « **Reply #3 on:** 15 Jul 2003, 08:52 pm »

That's one of the reasons why I decided to go with the Sony DVP-NS755V instead for a little more $$$. Besides, Sony invented SACD to begin with, so they should know how to decode their own system best.

As for any effects on sound quality, I would think there would be a little compromise in the sound because of the extra steps the signal has to go through before it's converted to analog.

It's kinda like screwing on a couple of cheap filters on a Nikon ED lens, it's just going to degrade the image quality.

Woodsea · « **Reply #4 on:** 16 Jul 2003, 01:34 am »

I can't find the link, but I believe this model converts according to Sony specs, so SACD should be passable. Here is the manufacturer's link. Sounds like a winner for $179, I guess later this year they will have a HDMI unit as well for $50 more.http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/Pioneer/CDA/CompanyOverview/PressDetails/0,1479,92763,00.html

Ears · « **Reply #5 on:** 17 Jul 2003, 01:46 am »

Forget the cheapo phillips or any under 1500.00 player and get a Phillips 963sa for 400.00 delivered.

It has better sonics than my [1500.00]9000 es, not to mention a better picture, and if go to the high rez board on www.audioasylum.com , you can see other opinions on besting players up to 2k in cd/sacd/dvd.

Then buy the cheapest dvd-a player you can find to go along with it, if you must have dvd-a.

Jay S · « **Reply #6 on:** 17 Jul 2003, 02:04 am »

Quote from: Ears

Forget the cheapo phillips or any under 1500.00 player and get a Phillips 963sa for 400.00 delivered.

It has better sonics than my [1500.00]9000 es, not to mention a better picture, and if go to the high rez board on www.audioasylum.com , you can see other opinions on besting players up to 2k in cd/sacd/dvd.

Ears,

That's very interesting. Does the 963sa sound better than the 9000es for both SACD and redbook CD? Also (more importantly for me), have you compared their performance as transports?

I have been interested in replacing my Cary 303 (now used just as a transport) for some time. I compared it to the Pioneer 47Ai but the Cary was still better. I do have a lot of respect for the 9000es, and if the 963 is as good or better as a transport then it may be a great replacement for both my Cary and my old Tosh dvd player.

Ears · « **Reply #7 on:** 17 Jul 2003, 03:52 am »

The Sony has a lot better build quality than the 963sa, so if build quality is paramount to a good transpot, then i would say go with the 9000.

The 963 offers superior sacd playback, but it is not as big of a difference as the redbook playback, when compared to the 9000es.

Also, nobody has mentioned using the 963 as a transport in the many posts i have read before purchasing.

I am waiting for the nex't gen Sony with firewire out to hit our shores, and hoping a dsd dac to go with it, comes out in the nex't year or so.
And not the 10k dac available now.

If i get bored with the 963 sonics before then, i will do open heart with Blackgates and a superclock 2 ect before going the dac route.