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Posted by manicm on February 15, 2005 at 03:56:13

In Reply to: These SACD versus DVD-A wars... posted by Presto on February 13, 2005 at 00:07:34:

I think it's slightly arrogant to dismiss mp3s and ITunes, and the people that use them.

I for one am an audiophile, though I can't afford the desired equipment. However as a programmer who wanted a portable storage device I plumped for an iPod Mini. And for what it is it sounds very good indeed, with tracks ripped in Apple's AAC format, even though I mostly use the thing for work.

The real culprits are as always the record companies. And also, I think many are gonna shoot me for this, the hifi manufacturers, and this INCLUDES THE HIGH-END ONES.

I still find sibilance, lack of image depth and transparency on many so called hi-fi systems. And to think they expect people to fork out 1000s for mediocrity is just astounding to say the least.

Which brings me back to you audiophiles. Some of you have too much time and/or money on your idle hands. I'd love to hear what my Bob Dylan SACDs sound like on on SACD or indeed Floyd's DSOTM, but I have no need to upgrade my stereo system which includes a DVD Player. I'm happy with the sound on DVDs and Redbook, so why should I bother? Why? I only wish for a bit more bass, but I'm ecstatic with the imaging and soundstage I'm getting. And I don't have a trace of harshness or sibilance, just a tad brightness which my ears have gotten comfortable with. So again why should I disrupt my system's performance?

FYI I'm using a Yamaha integrated and Pioneer DVD.

MY $0.02

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Topic - These SACD versus DVD-A wars... - Presto 00:07:34 02/13/05 (20)

I agree SACD and DVD-A should not be fighting each other. The real war is against the low resolution formats. - Teresa 12:14:35 02/17/05 (11)

Your list is all mixed up. - Frank.. 10:00:59 02/18/05 (10)

Re: Your list is all mixed up. - navman 13:44:29 02/18/05 (0)

Incorrect - Teresa 10:07:57 02/18/05 (8)

Where exactly is this battle taking place? - unaffiliated 14:47:24 02/18/05 (7)

Re: Where exactly is this battle taking place? - the the headquarteres of major labels and the shelves of record stores - Teresa 22:15:56 02/18/05 (6)

Sad, Sad, Sad... - unaffiliated 07:24:02 02/19/05 (5)

Hold it just a minute! I own and listen to DVD-Audio's, SACD, 24/96 DADs, HDCDs, XRCDs, Gold CDs, CDs, LPs & Cassettes - Teresa 18:31:12 02/19/05 (4)

Re: Hold it just a minute! I own and listen to DVD-Audio's, SACD, 24/96 DADs, HDCDs, XRCDs, Gold CDs, CDs, LPs & Casset - unaffiliated 07:41:22 02/20/05 (3)

I will not be their beta testers. It appears you love to gamble - Teresa 16:18:05 02/20/05 (2)

Yep, danger is my middle name - unaffiliated 09:18:11 02/21/05 (1)

DVD-A & SACD update. - Presto 14:22:47 02/22/05 (0)

Re: These SACD versus DVD-A wars... - Anton 09:08:47 02/17/05 (0)

wrong - manicm 03:56:13 02/15/05 (1)

Fw: Re: wrong - Presto 20:48:39 02/15/05 (0)

Re: These SACD versus DVD-A wars... - gkargreen 16:11:11 02/14/05 (0)

It's not reasonable... - unaffiliated 07:43:11 02/13/05 (1)

The best Cardiologist is listening to MP3'?!??!?GHACK! ACK!! WHEEEZE.... (thud) - Presto 11:59:18 02/13/05 (0)

What War? - mkulfan 04:12:01 02/13/05 (1)

Re: What War? - Presto 11:56:51 02/13/05 (0)

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Fw: Re: wrong - Presto 20:48:39 02/15/05 (0)

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