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  1. R

    Marantz SA8005 No longer Open or Close

    I am working on a Marantz for a client who states it stoped opening and closing... my troubleshooting process, using a Fluke 116 only I came to the conclusion U403 on the disc driver board is bad... Linear Voltage Regulator BA25BC0-photo attached. im sure you all know manufacturer schematics...
    • Reek
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    • repair reverse engeneer sacd super audio cd
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    • Forum: Digital Sources
  2. hjdca

    McIntosh Transport, USB Stick, Media Server for best audio SACD (DSD, .dsf)?

    Hello Audiophiles, I ripped all my SACDs to a 1 TB USB stick and a media server. They are DSD .dsf files now. I have an MCT500 that feeds into a D150 that feeds into a C2300 that feeds into two monoblock MC275 that control a pair of Wilson W/P 8. The DSD data is going to the D150 directly...
  3. D

    Best budget SACD player?

    Hello all, a couple of months ago I made a post asking how I could make a setup to listen to SACDs with my IEMs and received a lot of very helpful responses. From what I understand, the best way to do this will be to find something with analog outs and use an amp (or RCA to headphone jack) to...
  4. D

    Need advice on listening to SACDs on a budget

    Hello, I'm getting more into classical music and have been interested in listening to recordings and remasterings on SACDs. I don't have a speaker system and instead would like to use IEMs, which I use for the rest of my music listening. I should say that I am a beginner to hi-fi equipment in...
  5. KeithD

    Upgrade from Sony DVP-NC555ES?

    I've got two of these players in different systems, and like them. But, lately I've been thinking about "upgrading" to a better player in my main audio only system. Required to work with my vintage audio systems are a player with multichannel analog outputs and ability to play CDs and SACDs...
  6. xchg.ca

    Sony DVP NS900V does not recognize hybrid SACD HD layer

    Hi guys, got Sony DVP NS900V player for cheap in thrift store. Main idea is to use it as SACD player and ppl also mentioned that audio qualities are pretty good as well as it is quite tweakable. BUT after testing it at home I've discovered that it plays CD, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-DL and DVD-R DL well...
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    • dvd dvp error fail ns900v sacd sony sony dvp ns900v
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    • Forum: Digital Sources
  7. KeithD

    SACD with a defect, can this be fixed?

    I picked up a used SACD disk, and as I was listening to it on my Sony NC555ES, I discovered that it just stops on track 18 at 20 seconds. I can skip past the entire track at that point and it will play the next track. I cleaned the disk by breathing on it to get condensation, then wiping with...
  8. KeithD

    Source(s) for classical music on SACD?

    Trying to build up my collection of classical music on SACD in multi-channel format. What are the best places to buy these? I'm mostly interested in Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Handel, and others of that era. I've picked up a few lately on e-bay, but just wondering if there is a good retailer or...
  9. mhz

    Hybrid SACD - Native PCM Layer vs. Converted DSD

    I got a hybrid SACD or two in my collection but never had anything to read the DSD layers. I have a cheap Sony Blu-ray player on the way to finally have something that can read the full content. I don't trust that any care was put into the DAC on these things and don't want to buy an expensive...
  10. mhjmhjones

    SACD players or discs are giving me fits - trouble playing or loading. Please help!

    My problem is I don’t have a big budget so I keep buying used players on eBay. I can’t seem to get all of my SACD discs to play on my 5.1 players. Right now I have 2 Pioneers: DV-45A (my original player) and DV-49AV which arrived today and is likely going back - seller provided inaccurate...
  11. T

    Denon 2030CI Remote Replacement and Pairing Question

    Long time listener, first time caller... I recently picked up a very nice, used Denon DVD-2030CI for CDs and SACDs. It works just fine and I'm happy with it. However, it did not come with a remote. I found a replacement (RC-1037) on ebay for a not so cool $30. However, this replacement remote...
  12. merlynski

    CD/DVD/Bluray/whatever drive for PC that does SACD? Resolved!

    Is there an optical disc drive that can go into a computer that will correctly play back the SACD layer on an SACD disc, with correct output to a 5.1 audio card? I am not finding one, the internet says no, what does AK say ? OS is Windows 10 at the moment.
  13. smatchymo

    Would the Denon DVD-2910 be a reliable SACD player? I've had issues with Sony.

    I've seen people mention how the Sony players stop reading SACD after a few years and will only play the regular CD format on hybrid discs. There is a Denon DVD-2910 for sale nearby but they're asking more than I wanted to spend. Would this unit be more reliable or will most brands that I find...
  14. T

    Like a Phoenix, I rise? (Continuation from Intro)

    So, if you read my (hopefully entertaining) intro post, you know that I have been dabbling in 2-channel high-end, mid-level and budget audio for nearly 40 years. I have come full circle and am ready to build a new budget-minded system. But where was I to begin? So much had changed! We'd gone...
  15. Horrorbiz78

    Pioneer DV-09 Hybrid SACD Issue

    Hello, I recently acquired a Pioneer DV-09 and when put in a Hybrid SACD It wouldn’t recognize the CD layer. Is there a setting that needs to be set to off or on to play the cd layer? Thank You, Matt
  16. Horrorbiz78

    Pioneer DV-09 Hybrid SACD/CD

    Hello, I just acquired the DV-09 for my main CD player. When I put in a hybrid SACD/CD it’s not playing the CD layer, is there a setting that needs to be turned off? Thank you, Matt
  17. Sergimm

    How do I get SACD output out of this receiver

    I found a Sony HCD-SB500W home theater receiver on the curb. I picked it up immediately when I saw the SACD logo on it, since recently my Denon SACD player stopped reading them. At home I verify that it works and that it reads SACDs (identifies the disc on the screen and starts playing the...
  18. A

    Sony - SACD - which player range? SCD, BDP, DVP or others

    Hi, I'm looking at various second hand Sony SACD players on a well known auction site and am looking to confirm a few thoughts from the more experienced heads here. The Sony SCD range (e.g SCD-XB940QS) will not output SACD as digital, just (RCA) analog If I wanted any digital output from a...
  19. kcline

    Rolling Stones Let It Bleed LP & SACD Box Set Came In This Week

    Have not played any of this yet, but here are pictures of the box I received I have read some of the book, there are separate LPs and SACDs of the Stereo and Mono mixes and a 45 rpm single in mono. The booklet states that the mono mix is just the stereo mix folded down which is a...
  20. mhjmhjones

    Questions about Pioneer DV-45A SACD, On-Screen Menus and connecting to a Pioneer Elite Receiver

    Expert-level questions to follow. SACD/DVD: Pioneer DV-45A (ca. 2001-2005) (no HDMI out) Receiver: Pioneer VSX-81TXV (ca. 2008) I recently bought the DV-45A to use as an audio (SACD/DVD-A) device. The DV-45A uses on-screen menus (visible on your TV screen) extensively. As far as I can tell...
  21. Shrugg

    Denon DVD-3910 Distortion

    Hello all, I have been having problems with my recent find, A Denon DVD 3910. Even after cleaning the lens, each format has been having various degrees of distortion on playback, the worst being dvd-audio. Is there any way that could be remedied? Video of distortion
  22. kjello

    Reccomendation for SACD player

    Throw in your reccomendation for a good SACD player, Most likely be buying second hand. Best regards KO
  23. Richs_Trains

    SACD questions?????

    Hello all, I am usually found in the Marantz forum, but I was trying to get SACD to work on my vintage quad system. I have a Marantz DV8300 which is a SACD player, I have connected the 5.1 outputs to the front and rear of my vintage quad unit. The surround sound from a DVD is great and all 4...
  24. sgleich

    Should I include the SACD format in my main system?

    I listen to both vinyl and High Res digital files currently. All of my CD's boxed up as are two decent CD players. I was thinking of adding a dedicated SACD player to my main system and sourcing a few of my favorites in that format. Seems a bit crazy as I have most of those favorites on both LP...
  25. W

    SAMSUNG DVD-HD841 SACD Analog Plug Distortion!

    Hello! I have a SAMSUNG DVD-HD841 player that supports SACD and DVD-Audio. Unfortunately, whenever the RCA analog outputs are used, the sound is extremely distorted. The same (non-SACD) sources played using the optical and digital coaxial outputs are clean. I'm wondering what the cause of this...
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