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brttlt · 04-22-2004, 11:03 PM

will it even work and if it does, will it sound better than just a regular CD?

Sycho · 04-23-2004, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by brttlt

will it even work and if it does, will it sound better than just a regular CD?

DVD-Audio is based around a 5.1channel or more packing system and it sound shitloads better than regular CD's, sometimes even get the original stereo mix in 96kHz 24Bit

I 8 Piglet · 04-23-2004, 12:11 AM

I personally dont think it sounds that much better than CD. I have a couple of DVD-As but the thing is they cost twice as much as a regular cd, and definatly dont sound twice as good. IMHO. There was a rather lengthy thread right around the time the DV563a came out about this subject, it might be worth looking into if you care that much.

snipsnapsappy · 04-23-2004, 01:08 AM

I would definitely look into upgrading your sound system first. Don't you still have a Panasonic HT in a Box?

You will notice more of a difference with a good sound system, but not with small, weak, satellite speakers.

brian · 04-23-2004, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by snipsnapsappy

I would definitely look into upgrading your sound system first. Don't you still have a Panasonic HT in a Box?

You will notice more of a difference with a good sound system, but not with small, weak, satellite speakers.

I would agree that there'd be little to no difference in sound quality on such a system, but if all he's interested in is a multi-channel music experience, his system should be fine. Provided he has multi-channel analog inputs. Brttlt, if what snippy says is the case, some titles would likely sound just like how CD sounds on your system, only mixed in surround, assuming the title is mixed that way.

EM3 · 04-23-2004, 01:54 AM

What little experience I have with DVD-A and SACD's lead me to knowa few things. 1) Equipment does make a difference. 2)It depends on how the DVD-A was mixed. Quite truthfully I have a couple of DVD-A's and SACD's that suck. They sound no better than a cd. Just because it say's multichannel doesn't mean it is better. Let your ears be the judge. If you go to a store like Circuit City then remember they are going to play the best examples they have.

Chris Knight · 05-01-2004, 10:30 PM

While on the subject, does anyone know of any good websites that have reviews of DVD-A and SACD?

Frank Z · 05-02-2004, 02:17 AM

http://www.highfidelityreview.com/

snipsnapsappy · 05-03-2004, 08:32 PM

Also www.musictap.net

04-22-2004, 11:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
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04-23-2004, 12:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
I 8 Piglet Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: missing NYC hardcore :(	I personally dont think it sounds that much better than CD. I have a couple of DVD-As but the thing is they cost twice as much as a regular cd, and definatly dont sound twice as good. IMHO. There was a rather lengthy thread right around the time the DV563a came out about this subject, it might be worth looking into if you care that much. __________________ "I have respect for Beer!" - John Nash "He was a wise man, who invented beer." - Plato My HT v2.1: with x1 screen shots New screen shots 2/4/04 \| My DVD Collection as of 12/15/04

04-23-2004, 01:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
snipsnapsappy Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Shell Beach, CA, USA	I would definitely look into upgrading your sound system first. Don't you still have a Panasonic HT in a Box? You will notice more of a difference with a good sound system, but not with small, weak, satellite speakers. __________________ I balked, now the proud owner of both formats. I am now bi-partisan. I enjoy what both red and blue have to offer. My Theater MySpace

04-23-2004, 01:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
EM3 "Suspended" Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern WV	What little experience I have with DVD-A and SACD's lead me to knowa few things. 1) Equipment does make a difference. 2)It depends on how the DVD-A was mixed. Quite truthfully I have a couple of DVD-A's and SACD's that suck. They sound no better than a cd. Just because it say's multichannel doesn't mean it is better. Let your ears be the judge. If you go to a store like Circuit City then remember they are going to play the best examples they have. __________________ The beatings will continue until morale improves!

05-03-2004, 08:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
snipsnapsappy Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Shell Beach, CA, USA	Also www.musictap.net __________________ I balked, now the proud owner of both formats. I am now bi-partisan. I enjoy what both red and blue have to offer. My Theater MySpace

05-01-2004, 10:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chris Knight 1 of 10 "Actors" left Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chicagoland	While on the subject, does anyone know of any good websites that have reviews of DVD-A and SACD?

05-02-2004, 02:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
Frank Z Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Colorado	http://www.highfidelityreview.com/

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