In Reply to: Esoteric DV-60 or SA-60 posted by Karl W. on April 14, 2007 at 04:33:15:
...for *Positive Feedback Online.* Indeed, I am listening to the terrific Stockfish SACD, *The Spirit of Gambo,* via the DV-60 right now. (If you love cello, you really should get this SACD; the Gambo is a marvelous instrument, particularly when accompanied by harpsichord. I listen to it regularly.)I'll be writing my comments up in PFO, but I can say that my initial take on the DV-60 is very favorable. It doesn't have the exceptional VRDS transport of the upper regions of the Teac Esoteric line, but then again, neither does it sport a price tag in that region, either. And while it is not a VRDS, the DV-60's transport engine has been very solid and has operated flawlessly during the several months that I have had it. With its available Native DSD mode (good move!) and PCM -> DSD conversion option (a la the EMM Labs line...another good move!), plus switchable PCM filtering for Red Book, the user has a good deal of flexibility available. Best of all, the sound is quite pleasant to my ears, without some of the PCM glare that DSD -> PCM SACD playback only players exhibit.
Not only that, but it will handle your DVD videos and DVD-A's, as well. Thus far, I've seen no compatibility issues; DVD-A's read up just fine.
I hope this helps you. More detailed comments and product photos will follow at PFO.
All the best,
david
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Follow Ups
- I am reviewing the DV-60 right now, Karl... - David W. Robinson 11:50:54 04/14/07 (6)
- It does have the VRDS transport just not the Neo - Karl W. 17:54:58 04/18/07 (1)
- No, it doesn't - Charles Hansen 19:23:14 04/18/07 (0)
- Re: I am reviewing the DV-60 right now, Karl... - Alex Peychev 12:54:19 04/14/07 (3)
- As to PCM glare... - David W. Robinson 14:01:59 04/14/07 (2)
- how sbout dCS ? - Kenny 21:42:56 04/14/07 (1)
- Re: how sbout dCS ? - David W. Robinson 13:54:53 04/15/07 (0)