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  7. PS Audio PerfectWave DAC

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    My point is that the onus shouldn't be on you to burn the thing in within the 30 day window. If the literature suggests the DAC will improve with 200 hours of burn in (which I doubt) then the manufacturer should do one of the following: (a) burn it in before it leaves the mfr.'s premises or (B) extend the trial period to 60 days.

    I will say that the way the literature is written up it wasn't like "Your life is over and you have a POS until you burn this in!" but yes you definitely make fair points.

    I don't think I could remember how long I've put into the DAC-2. Sometimes I just fell asleep and left them play all night. One reason I found it too dry is my amp (B22) and headphones (HD800,K1000) are also very sterile.

    Ah.

    I just feel I need something smoother, warmer. I have a local dealer but they charge like $3,500 for the PWD.

    Way too expensive. The MSRP is $3000.

    I can't tell where you live but if you're in the USA I know you can find better legit deals on the Internet from places like Music Direct and Audio Advisor.

    I know Monkey was able to buy his through a legit dealer with an even better price then what I'm talking about here but again, that's in USA. I contacted that dealer myself back when I was in the hunt and was really impressed. In fact, that dealer is the one that made the choice for me a lot more difficult in the end. ;)

    If you're outside of the USA then hopefully there are some others that can help you out.

    There are folks around here that know a lot more about this than I do but even I'm pretty sure that a DAC change is only going to go so far for you if you're looking at both your amp and at least one pair if not both of your headphones with the evil eye.

    I also have the Sennheiser 800 headphones but I have a different amp: The HeadAmp GS-X. I'd love to hear a pair of K1000s someday. Heh, I'd also love to hear a Stax setup someday. :)

  10. PS Audio PerfectWave DAC

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    The Wyred DAC-2 and at a little lower league, a DIY AD1865 tube DAC. The Wyred has more sterile sound, while, to my ears, the PWD is is a tad warmer. I might say it's more musical. Both have excellent details but as mentioned, the PWD is just so nice that I can consider switching to it.

    Quick question although I know all of this is highly subjective due to people's ears, equipment, etc: Roughly how many hours would you say you've put into that Wyred Dac-2?

    The reason I ask is because I own one and for my own purposes I found that they weren't kidding in their literature when they talked about subtle improvements after 100 and then 200 hours of use including more warmth and such.

    I personally do not find the W4SD2 to sound the way that you're describing any longer* but then again, that's just me talking according to my ears and my setup. No big deal either way. :)

    * I will say during the first roughly 50 hours or so of use give or take I did feel that it sounded a little bit along the lines of what you're describing. It needed to open up and warm up a bit more and that's exactly what gradually happened for me.

    You really can't go wrong with either this PWD or the Wyred Dac-2 IMO. It was a hell of a tough choice for me between those two, the Neko, and a couple of others. :)

    At the end of the day, whatever sounds best to you is the right answer. Good luck!

  20. Oppo BDP-93 Networking Universal Blu-ray Player Announced

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    Me:

    Are there any trade in/upgrade programs for current 83 owners towards this

    unit?

    Oppo:

    Unfortunately we do not have any trade-in, upgrade, or buyback program. So you will need to purchase the player at full retail.

    Mildly disappointing but not a surprise. That doesn't rule out an eventual 93 to "93SE" trade up well into next year but the official Oppo line on that potential product is denial. For now. ;)

  21. Oppo BDP-93 Networking Universal Blu-ray Player Announced

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    Any predictions (or knowledge would be fine, too) as to whether or not there will be an upgrade package again, like with the -83 to the -83SE? That ended up working out real well for me.

    You mean for the forthcoming 93 to a a theoretical but almost assured 93SE? No idea but typically if Oppo has success with something they tend to repeat it.

    I can't imagine why they wouldn't since they come out the ultimate winner on that setup.

    Past this, I don't know if they'd give current 83 owners like myself a perk considering I just got the email offering me early purchase. I have 5 days to decide.

    Thank you for signing up to receive information about our upcoming OPPO BDP-93 Blu-ray Disc Player. We appreciate your interest and would like to offer you the opportunity to purchase it before we officially release it to the general public.

    Based and expanded upon our award-winning BDP-83 Blu-ray player, the BDP-93 adds 3D Blu-ray support, internet streaming (Netflix, Blockbuster), dual-HDMI outputs, eSATA, and a new video processor with enhanced noise reduction. In order to give OPPO customers the best possible video and audio experience, we continue to work diligently on developing the new BDP-93 player. For more product information, visit:

    OPPO BDP-93 Blu-ray Disc Player

    As we ready the BDP-93 for public release, there is still some work left to be done. The firmware that will be installed on your BDP-93 is a pre-release version - further refinement, tweaking, and bug fixing are still in development. You can also expect additional features, which includes streaming services from various providers, to be added throughout the player's lifecycle. The firmware can be upgraded via the internet, USB, or CD. When you receive your BDP-93, please send any feedback and comments directly to [email protected] - your input can help shape the BDP-93's firmware further.

    The retail price for the BDP-93 is $499. The following is a special link for you to place an early order for the BDP-93. We are only offering a limited number of players to be sold for this exclusive pre-release, so please do not share this unique link with anyone else. This link will be available for five days or while supplies last. Limit 1 per customer.

    Special link here.

    To ensure your complete satisfaction with your purchase, your BDP-93's return period will be extended to 30-days after the BDP-93 is officially released to the general public.

    I would be very surprised if the "general public" isn't able to buy this in time for Christmas.

  25. Oppo BDP-93 Networking Universal Blu-ray Player Announced

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    I've been reading through that thread on AVS, and like others I am most curious as to the browsing mechanism for FLAC files. It would only be feasible to hook up a huge ass HD if A) the browsing is easy and somewhat slick and B) the files are presented in order. Some non-computer file systems choose to display files in whatever the hell kind of order they want to. This could put a serious damper on usability. Based on Oppo's past record of excellence I'm assuming this won't be the case, I'm just throwing the possiblity out there.

    I'm excited by the 93 because, even after years of use and upgrading to the Touch, I'm just not a fan of the Squeezebox user experience. Functionally its amazing, and thats why I use it, but I don't like the browsing compared to say, browsing on foobar. Browsing on a computer is just so much faster. I also don't like trying to look at the small squeezebox screen from my couch. The iPeng iPhone program helps with this, and its come a long way, but it still has some bugs that occasionally hamper usability.

    I would love just a simple file structure I could quickly scroll through with my remote viewable on my TV. That would be pretty cool.

    You, me, and everyone else wants to know that as well. Interface is going to be very important. Given Oppo's track record, I think the odds are good that it'll be something fairly simple and intuitive along the lines of what you're talking about. A lot of folks will want to use this as an all purpose audio machine even without a TV or monitor always on as well so these are the kinds of details we're all all waiting to learn more about.

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