I've just purchased an Arcam a32. I am using a low-end Mrantz CD players (2001 model) that happens to have a digital output, which i've connected to the DAC Magic with a good cable. Now, esthetically, this looks horrible. The sound is very good. However, I see that superfi is selling their Arcam DV135 (DVD Player) for £290. This is originally £900! I looked at the specifications, and the DAC is extremely good! -
24 bit/192 kHz Wolfson 8740 Audio DACs (as used in ARCAM's FMJ CD36 & AV9 processor)
11 bit/216 MHz Analogue Devices Video DACs- now, the question is, will i sonically better off by selling the DAc magic and the dodgy Marantz and get this bargain? Can such a cheap Marantz transporter be better than a £900 top end DVD suited for hi end-audio? Bsides, the DVD sound will be great too because of the inbuilt DAC, moreover, it will be ARCAM+ARcam compatibility...
24 bit/192 kHz Wolfson 8740 Audio DACs (as used in ARCAM's FMJ CD36 & AV9 processor)
11 bit/216 MHz Analogue Devices Video DACs- now, the question is, will i sonically better off by selling the DAc magic and the dodgy Marantz and get this bargain? Can such a cheap Marantz transporter be better than a £900 top end DVD suited for hi end-audio? Bsides, the DVD sound will be great too because of the inbuilt DAC, moreover, it will be ARCAM+ARcam compatibility...