If I understand it correctly it’s not possible to extract the DSD files out due to the notorious digital encryption of SACD. Very often what’s extracted is only the CD PCM version.
It's so typical for vintage sound, you can listen for hours without any fatigue. Today's amps and also speakers sounding a lot more analytical, you get a sound far beyond reach in earlier days, but it leaves you exhausted after a few hours of listening. Another very good opinion piece, thank you.
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Thank you for the video, made me subscribe to your channel.
I know you also did the same test with the Marantz 30N. Is hard for me to comment for sure since you used the Marantz Model 30 as the amp for the 30N and the Denon PMA-A110 for the DCD-A110. But, based on the 2 videos, the Marantz 30N is much more extended up top with better separation plus the presentation of the midrange and in this song the female vocal seems to be more forward. Can you confirm the difference of the sound characteristics of the 2 players remain the same even if you were to use the same amp? Currently, I am planning to upgrade from my Denon DCD-1600NE and I was going to go for the DCD-A110 until I looked into the Marantz 30N. It could be a matter of taste, but I think the 30N sounds better.