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So Which CDP?DVD/Transport Use Output RAM Buffers?

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Is anyone aware of which machines are using a RAM output buffer on the digital out portion of the machine? I understand that the Music Hall Maverick does, and so did a older universal Marantz player did.
Just recently obtained a Audio Magic Kukama DAC. Always loved the sound of this piece, and just looking to obtain a respectable transport for it. I am using a Phillips DVP-642 at the moment. Had an interesting experience with it.
Used a new Benchmark USB DAC and computer hard drive to play audio. Made a direct comparison to the Phillips DVD player. They sounded exactly the same. Some moments I thought one would sound slightly different, but I wouldnt swear to it. If I were ina DBX test, I woudlnt be able to tell the difference between the two units. Quite enlightening. I would expect a RAM buffered DVD or CD player to be just as good. Why not use the computer then? Well the Audio Magic has only co-ax in. However, it destroys the Benchmark piece in every way possible. Personaly, I think it's one of the hidden gems in hi fi.
Regards
Mister Pig

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Chord DAC64 offers a variable buffer setting.(nt) - kuma 18:09:40 03/15/07 (5)
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- Re: Chord DAC64 offers a variable buffer setting.(nt) - Mister Pig 21:02:17 03/15/07 (4)
  Hey there Kuma.
  Already got the DAC I want in place. An Audio Magic Kukama. Had heard that there were some new CDP/Transport/DVD players that are using a RAM output buffer.
  Regards
  John
  - oops... - kuma 10:35:10 03/16/07 (3)
    sorry dude, didn't read your post all the way through. :\
    No more record playing?
    - Re: oops... - Mister Pig 15:21:41 03/16/07 (2)
      Hey there kuma.
      No I sold the Teres awhile back. Only played about 15% of my record collection regularly, and it took up so much room. Decided to simplify, although there are some days I think it was a mistake.
      I like the Audio Magic DAC alot. I had one in the house earlier in the year. Changed my perspective on CD playback. So I broke down and bought one. Gives me a true high quality front end, even with a modest transport.
      So what have you been up to these days>
      Regards,
      Mister Pig
      - Re: oops... - kuma 21:21:07 03/16/07 (1)
        
        In Reply to: Re: oops... posted by Mister Pig on March 16, 2007 at 15:21:41:
        
        As you've moved away from the record player ( I can certainly see the need if it doesn't get much use ), I've got back into it 2 years ago.
        Now I use it more than a CD player.
        Anyways, good luck with a transport search. It's harder to find a good one at a reasonable cost as many manufactures stop making a stand-alone transport as it is getting difficult to source transports.
        Hope you'll get more helpful answers than I was able to. :)
        
        Re: oops... - Mister Pig 05:12:34 03/19/07 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: oops... posted by kuma on March 16, 2007 at 21:21:07:
        
        Wel there are days I regret leaving vinyl. The Teres/Eminent Technology II/Dynavector 17D2 was the best tunrtable combo I owned. Beautiful sounding. But I wanted to simply my audio hobby(like thats possible).
        Eventually I may go to the used market and find a Theta. I have a speaker project in the works, so I need to get that out of the way. The guys at Cain&CAin/Lovecraft designs are building me a set of cabinets for the Audio Nirvana Super 12 driver. It's kind of amazing to see a 12 inch full range driver. Like a titan Fostex.
        Regards,
        Mister Pig

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