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In Reply to: astonished at the performance posted by Baranyi on January 18, 2007 at 20:15:27:
Baranyi,
What amp are you using to drive the Scintillas? I've heard the Scintillas a few times in the shop and just about spring for a pair of used Calipers (4 ohm load) but it probably would have necessitated an upgrade of the my Art SLA-1 amp (which I just love). If you are ever in the market for a highly involving, coherent, and detailed second pair of speakers (non planar), give the Axiom M22ti a listen...I preferred them to a pair of Newform speakers using a ribbon tweeters in my NAD 3020 based system (at that time).P.S. I gather you seen my SD-3990 page...I agree with your descriptor of astounding
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I use a pair Conrad Johnson Evolution 2000 hybrid amps on the Scintilla. They are a hybrid from the early 90's with a Supratek Chenin preamp. Bob
I just tried an Audioprism Blacklight on the Toshiba and it is incredible. The Toshiba sounds even more alive! I have used it on my last two CD players Marantz SA-1 and TRL Modified Sony Dvp 900 and it really didn't do much. On the Rotel 1072 it did make a difference. On the player it really brings the music alive and much more liqui. Very highly recommended with this player! I am pulling out all my CD's again! Bob
Bob,
I look forward to your experiments and was googling the Audioprism when I came across Herbie's Grungebuster post. Most seem to like it better than the Audioprism...have you tried it?
I tried the Herbie Grungebuster mat on the 3990 and it is an audible improvement..smoother and more complete, easier presentation with the newforms.....well worth a try...IMO
Thanks...I can feel the 3990 love...though I've known about this device for a while. I found the a review for 2.2 Version and testimonial . Your comments are the first I've seen related to Toshiba DVD players and the first for the 3990.
I was wondering if Toshiba made a little more expensive player that might not have the 2 second gap in the music. If so, is it as good as the 3990?
The SD-4990 (or SD-K860) is the next model up that adds video upcoversion (potentially improved resolution for existing DVD), SACD and DVD-A to the mix. Not sure if the chipset is still by Zoran and/or the gapless playback. The magic is in the drive, chipset and output stage...so the 4990 is a datapoint that needs to be explored.
I have changed interconnects and the results were amazing. At first, I thought that this player was a bit thin. After changing interconnects, the music became very romantic sounding but a bit closed in. This player is every bit as good as you guys have said and probably even better. I have a friend who has a 50K digital system and he likes the Toshiba just as much. I was planning to buy a more expensive digital system but not anymore! I may get the Oppo universal player to play SACD's and DVD A. Has anyone tried this unit? Bob
Sometimes changing out an RCA cable will alter the nature of how vibration is coupled to the unit for stiff cables combining with the light chassis weight of the the 3990. Right now I'm using some loosely coiled silver cables ( Analog Connect from Ack! Industries)...As Chris puts it, "the detail of silver but without unbalancing the bass").
Right now, the 3990 is resting on an almost fricitionless horizontal plane formed by the use of rollerballs underneath. Give it a try.
Thanks for the info on ic's Bob. I agree this unit is the 3020 of dvd players.....it is pretty surprising...I've ordered the Cardas RCA caps as PeAK suggested. I bought mine from Parts Connection. I'll post what I hear....basically I bought the player for video with cd as backup only...but it is seriously good....a lot for the buck....cheers, lloyd
I guess going the "Cardas" route is one way but here are a couple of links regarding this termination for the DIY type:
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