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In Reply to: RE: Disclaimer from Sony S1/Z1 posted by AbeCollins on November 13, 2014 at 10:12:19
I agree it is a strange device in some ways. I like the idea of the hard drive in the player because you don't have to deal with USB etc etc, but no digital out seems silly.
For me the idea of not using a computer appeals to me. OTOH I really find the Mac/Marantz NA11S1 to sound superior in my system than the Sony. It has more "weight and presence" to my ears
The Absolute Sounds proclamation of it being a "game changer" seems a wee bit exaggerated
I have listened to a modded HAPZ1 by Red-Wine audio (I think thats what they are called) and found it minimally different and certainly not worth the asking price of those mods. OTOH Im tempted to install a solid State hard drive in the Sony just because it can be done and would allow me to disconnect the fan in the HAPZ.
Abe I do see your logic. And I do have mixed feelings on the HAPZ. Maybe in the end will go on the market for sale. I have a hard time parting with the Marantz DAC. That genuinely seems a bargain and far superior to the PS Audio Perfect Wave DAC I have before.
navman
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I have no issues at all with how the Sony sounds. It is outstanding and I'm talking about their entry model HAP-S1 with the built-in integrated amp.
They may have made some improvements to their software. I thought the early product was a bit rough around the edges and not quite ready for prime time. That may have changed.
That would be kind of cool to put a SSD inside the Sony if it can partition and format a completely blank disk, and reinstall it's own software. Otherwise, you might need to figure out what filesystem they use or somehow clone the HDD to the new SSD.
Putting in an SSD is easily workable. The sony automatically loads up the firmware and I think you can disable the fan.
I plan to do this when I snag a 1T hard drive hopefully this Christmas season
navman
I have Audirvana, but it doesn't work with my Korg DS DAC 100.
When I had my DSD capable Luxman DA-06 DAC I used Audirvana Plus or Pure Music. They handle DSD playback. The Luxman also came with a very basic player.
In the end, I determined that DSD wasn't necessary for my needs. I find 'hi-res' PCM to be just fine.
I converted all my DSD to PCM so I didnt have to monky with it.
navman
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I use my iPhone to control the HAPZ
navman
thinking about the Sony, maybe Marantz is worth saving for!
I don't doubt it sounds as you described.
Do you use the 5.6 Remastering Engine?
I would use it for every type of File I have.
I got a 49' Active USB Cable to use the 24/192 DAC in my Mac Preamp, so I don't need to move the Computer.
Does the Marantz Up-Convert to 5.6, or just playback 5.6 Files?
TIA.
I leave the remastering engine on all the time
navman
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