[kana813]

Like many folks, I can't believe why some one can't come out with a good
audio transport for $1000. or less. Thanks to computers, there's plenty
of CD/DVD drive units available. I don't need or want to pay for noise
polluting unuse video circuits.

There's a whole wave of  new audio equipment with built-in DACs/Processors that have digital inputs.

So here's my audio transport request for 2004: plays-SACD,DVD-A, DAD,
all CDs and can output a 24/192 PCM signal on XLR, BNC and RCA.
Converts SACD DSD to PCM. Good power supply with RF/EMI shielding, low jitter clocking circuit, damping, and IEC AC connector(keep the $2.00 PC, I'll provide my own). No fancy faceplates, put the money inside the box.

Please have it ready by Saint Patrick's Day, then I'll have two things to celebrate.

[bubba966]

I don't need or want to pay for noise
polluting unuse video circuits.

Won't you have to have video in such a player as you're describing to play DVD-A's?

I've not touched the DVD-A portion of my player yet, but I seem to recall hearing of the need for video to run a DVD-A.

[kana813]

bubba966- You need the DVD Decorder chip, but you don't need video
encorder chip and video driver sections. You wouldn't need to connect the transport to a monitor if all the audio menu sections(like digital output rates: 24/48,24/88/, 24/96, 24/192)) were controled by a remote or front panel switch.