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In Reply to: RE: You mentioned "Mushy" posted by oldmkvi on September 09, 2014 at 12:54:38
It's interesting to say the least. The demo unit I have had the auto sound volume left on. I switched that off and that helped. Also switched off the DEEE which is for mp3 and the like. Im listening to the Sony with its DSD upsampling on, as that is its biggest selling point.
navman
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I would say after tonights listening, there is just something "right" about the Marantz's sound that the Sony doesn't get. The Sony is wonderful. And the differences are minor. But something about the Marantz is touch less artificial just more "there" in my system. And maybe thats just it, in my system the Marantz has an edge. A bit more weight. A touch less "hi-fi" sound.The Sony is a great bargain: It far supersedes the Cary tube DAC I tried some months ago, and sounds extremely musical. It is easy to use and the remote function via iPhone or iPad (or I suppose any android device) is a pleasure.
I'm still on the fence regarding staying with the Marantz: plus attached Mac Mini and its tethered hard drive vs the convenience of an all in one player like the Sony. This is after all my secondary system. But that urge to squeeze out the best sound I can get vs a modicum of practicality rages on inside!!!! :)
If the Sony had a digital out, this whole issue would be moot. But I think any buyer of the Sony wouldn't be disappointed. Its a great device.
navman
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It's more than the Marantz, but if you can see getting that one, maybe the PS Audio isn't much more of a stretch $-wise.
I had the Perfectwave DAC and ran into the issue that a particular firmware upgrade wouldnt work with some boards. There was evenually a fix but the hassle wasnt cool in an item of that price.
That is what would keep me away from the PS Audio for now. OTOH I got a deal on the Marantz, so the jump to the PS Audio is more than what it may seem.
Having said that I woudl like to listen to the new PS Audio.
navman
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