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Do any SACD players exist that are'nt using Oversampling on PCM native material .
I think SACDs sound great .Do I think it's vastly superior sounding to CD rate material competently played back with out being processed to make them appear to have more ambient information, probably not.
I would bet the popularity of Computer Audio is increasing now that people are discovering how music files can sounda bit better than playing discs optically.
My experience would be "Not necessarily the case..." A lot of variables come into play here, most notably the quality of the source material and the playback devices.
..and if not the most important part, the mastering.I've just been thinking that rather than endlessly debating which recording medium type is best, if we make a push for better mastering and re-mastering of the recordings - that the differences between the mediums (analog/digital, redbook/DSD, etc.) would be quite minimal or at worst, a different choice of flavors.
rather than endlessly debating which recording medium type is best, if we make a push for better mastering and re-mastering of the recordings - that the differences between the mediums (analog/digital, redbook/DSD, etc.) would be quite minimal or at worst, a different choice of flavors.
.....build your system with a mind to making mediocre recordings bearable, savour the good ones that come down the pipe and try to stay focused on what matters most - the music.
I believe that you can enjoy just about any recording on a system that is well sorted.
You know, for all the times I've read someone in a forum belly-aching about how their system has reached such a level of immaculate refinement that they can't stand to listen to most recordings because all the flaws are revealed, I think that the better my system gets, the easier it is to enjoy pretty much anything...and I own some pretty hairy recordings. You make an excellent point that seems to run counter to accepted hifi dogma, QE. Refreshing.D.D.
What you're talking about is the old Audiophile creed.
I'm not that old and I'm pretty sure that most of the folks around here will vouch for me not being much of an audiophile, either... But seriously, folks... I think you raise an excellent point about the overall system balance being an ultimate goal. Couldn't agree more. I don't go through anywhere near the amount of gear as a lot of the AC'ers but what changes I do make are pretty thoroughly considered in terms of moving towards a better-balanced overall sound. At first glance the combination of equipment which makes up my system might appear curious to some but as a functioning whole in this particular room it has come together in a way which I quite enjoy. I have pretty eclectic tastes and I think that effort towards building a well-balanced system allows me to enjoy a wide range of music as my system isn't really emphasizing any one thing at the expense of others. Move it into another room and it might be a trainwreck. I am in the process of making one final major change ( speakers ) and as I have been fortunate enough to actually hear these speakers function as a part of this system for a decent period of time, once this is done I will want for nothing. And as I have no intention of leaving this home ( except on a gurney ), the room will remain a constant so job done.Or... is it? Yeah, it is.D.D.