Wow, if i buy this then this component will be the most expensive in my entire setup.Rikhav, isn’t TAD super expensive? I think it costs more than 15 lakhs
Wow, if i buy this then this component will be the most expensive in my entire setup.Rikhav, isn’t TAD super expensive? I think it costs more than 15 lakhs
I am looking at the option of Blueray player bascially as a transport for more than 90% of their use. Even if they have stunning video quality it may not be of much use to me.
Yeah, already considered the Pioneer. Its similar to Sony S1500, either of them can fit the bill imo. Since i have already invested in a 4k TV couple of years ago, going for the x700 makes a little more sense, though i have no plans to watch movies at home.Check pioneer bdp 180 i am using it for movies and music it does the job
yes to put it more simple, i will be using the Blueray player as a CD player with transport for 90+% of time.My suggestion if the model is only for analog and digital audio outs.
Rikhav, isn’t TAD super expensive? I think it costs more than 15 lakhs
Thanks for the link. Buying used could be tricky with the transport due to handling issues with the first owner. In my case too, if I am able to source a genuine transport then I can still continue using the Marantz for probably 10 more years Imo the Electronics in a cd player seldom fail as these are very low voltage/ current devices which are never driven beyond their limits. The only failing parts are the transport / laser.This should be a good bet for your requirements.
https://www.hifivision.com/threads/oppo-bdp-103d-bluray-player.71982/#post-795756
This sounded bad in my vutv.Pioneer bdp sounded better than tv transport.I still can play through usb pen drive connected to my VU TV and connect to my optical out to the DAC. i like a more traditional method of playing CDs.
Mine sound better than my computer sound card though. I am using optical output from my TV connected to my DAC. When connecting my laptop, I pair it through hdmi to my TV & again to the same optical output to DAC. Due to this intermediate stage there is some loss.This sounded bad in my vutv.Pioneer bdp sounded better than tv transport.
Computer >soundcard digital out can be another good option.
Yes I think so. But the opamp used in the analogue stage are basic though OP 295 of analogue device in differential stage and a JRS opamp in LPF stage. Transistors used are KEC. None are audio grade. Coupling capacitors are Electrolytic too as per their service manual. All these can benefit by appropriate audio grade components upgrade.Congratulations Hari.
It has good analog out too l guess.
Added additional comments.Yes I think so. But the opamp used in the analogue stage are basic though OP 295 of analogue device in differential stage and a JRS opamp in LPF stage. Transistors used are KEC. None are audio grade. Coupling capacitors are Electrolytic too as per their service manual. All these can benefit by appropriate audio grade components upgrade.
Upgrades Canberra done on amp to replace the differential opamp with an Linear technology opamp, and replacing the JRS with the National semiconductor LM4562. Transistors can be left as it is . Capacitor can be replaced with Nichicon Muse type. All this only after 3 to 4 years now.
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Recently my Marantz cd-5400 (used) cd player have gone kaput and trying to replace the transport was not successful. So i am in a look out for a new cd player. Hifimart entry level cd player cost around 22K+ which i believe is very basic. Anyway i shall be using my external DAC and not use the basic in the player. Also buying a high-end cd player cant see any sense for the same reason as then my external DAC goes waste.
So i am thinking of a basic Sony blueray player that can play most of the formats ( i dont have a working DVD player anyway). I will be using them as a transport and connect it to my external DAC for my audio purpose. This entry level Sony Blueray player is available for around 6900/- which is a base model and does most of the job. (It also has a usb port which matters to me and can also play mp3). A expensive 4K blueray player cost me around 27K, but again the fancy features are of no use to me on a day to day basis.
Would like to hear from FMs if my thinking also agree with your thought process.