Gurus ...please advise

[Maximo]

don't they?

 

[Vinyl]

don't they?

Not always silly.

I'm going to TGIF thread - where I'll post eatable strawberry blond - see you there.

 

[DIYer]

DIYer ... this is Canada $100 will buy you ham and cheese - tech's guess estimate closer to $200 - I don't want to split up the Parasound pair unless absolute - the pair originally were $4000 and still hold up today - then again...OOPS...I forgot....most here subscribe to all CD players sound alike.

Not all CD players. I've listened to tube analog output CD player and it does sound different even at same volume with other units.

Vinyl, you spent $4000 on a CD source unit/s? :scared-yipes: I'm not sure what to say but I believe it is good to let go of things from time to time. $150 will get you a very nice CD player these days.

 

[PaulyT]

I would say that all CD players that are feeding digital output to some other component will sound exactly the same - they should. Sure, if the CD player's analog outs are being used, there could be differences in the DAC quality, certainly. But I'm sure you can get a really good DAC for a lot less than $4k!

 

[Vinyl]

But I'm sure you can get a really good DAC for a lot less than $4k!

Agreed!

Let's move on.

Transport was delivered to service tech this afternoon – I’ve owned the pair approximately 10 yrs - hopefully the repair will be good for another few years – if not - seriously considering tubed player - the problem with this player you have to built a shrine for it - Each day so unique – Life is Good!

 

[Rope]

But I'm sure you can get a really good DAC for a lot less than $4k!

Agreed!

Let's move on.

Transport was delivered to service tech this afternoon – I’ve owned the pair approximately 10 yrs - hopefully the repair will be good for another few years – if not - seriously considering tubed player - the problem with this player you have to built a shrine for it - Each day so unique – Life is Good!

Just like I anticipated, the old upgraditis bug has hit, it won't stop knawing on your leg until you feed it!

Rope

 

[Vinyl]

Rope ... its uncanny how you see through me – actually I’m hoping not to go this path – very happy with Parasound pair – if repair of Transport is satisfactory there won’t be any upgrades on digital end.

 

[Rope]

Rope ... its uncanny how you see through me – actually I’m hoping not to go this path – very happy with Parasound pair – if repair of Transport is satisfactory there won’t be any upgrades on digital end.

C'mon Vinyl, you know you want it. Break out some of that moldy old cash and feed the fetis. Think of all the fun you'll have integrating the new gear into your current system, hours of tweaking and adjusting so it just right. :teasing-tease:

Rope

 

[DIYer]

if repair of Transport is satisfactory there won’t be any upgrades on digital end.

Says, Vinyl. :mrgreen:

 

[Vinyl]

The CD-3000 uses the best Burr Brown DAC, the PCM-1794, the Burr-Brown SRC1492 24-bit/192kHz upsampling processor and a very fine Phillips CD7 MKII top loading transport that is coupled to a better clock than most units at twice its price. This lowers jitter.

The balanced output employs 4 x Burr Brown OPA-627 opamps, the best made. Tubes are two Electro Harmonix 6922s. These are dramatically better than the cheap Chinese tubes used in most offshore players. Digital and analog sections are powered by two separate transformers.
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Impressive credentials at 28 lbs – it’s better than the flashy one above – one just showed up locally for $1000 – now had I not taken the Parasound Transport for service..........

 

[DIYer]

Vinyl, if you are about to spend that much on tube analog stage, just get a stand alone tube DAC and connect digital out from CD player, PC, I-pod, DVD...etc. More flexibility.

 

[Vinyl]

DIYer ... interesting suggestion!

 

[Vinyl]

The resolve comes quickly – needed repairs are - new belt / re-sit the disc seat = $112 – that’s pretty fair.

 

[Vinyl]

Transport is back - dropped in the two most offending CD's that wouldn't read and WELLA they play.

 

[PaulyT]

Great! Glad to hear it worked out without to much $$ lost.

 

[DIYer]

WELLA they play.

Good to know it got fixed. BTW, did you mean to say "voila"? :?

 

[Vinyl]

Yes that's I meant ... viola

 

[DIYer]

Yes that's I meant ... viola

Ok, I know you are into classical music so...

 

[Vinyl]

Very nice – one of my favourites –sax/cello/bassoon/viola – BTW I saved it to pics.

 

[Lone Stranger]

Yes that's I meant ... viola

Ok, I know you are into classical music so...

LMAO! One typo and you have some good material. Viola is also a type of pansy (the flower) that has smaller flowers than a regular pansy.