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Brian+H · 11-20-2003, 11:30 PM

Hi Lee.

I'm new to posting here, but I've been observing for a while.

What I like about each format?
I am an audiophile, I love the warm easy tone of vinyl.
But I don't like the hassle of it. I tend to see the two formats in comparison to either vinyl or cd.

I am very tired of cd sound. It is sterile, cold, harsh...
I am no fan of it.
When it comes to dvd-a, it's hard to say. I don't really care about the 'extra' features of dvd-a. I just want the best analog-like sound possible. I much prefer analog to digital sound.

So SACD appeals to me more than dvd-a does at this moment.
I also think that PCM is basically at the end of its life.
It can't get much better than 24-192 at least for a while.
I think that dsd is just getting started.

So I prefer dsd at this moment for it's analog-like sound.
But a lot of it depends on the mastering and engineering involved too.

I have been following very closely the progress of both formats on the net. Listening to people's reactions and frustrations of BOTH formats. I think one of these formats will become the next standard after cd audio.
It's been fascinating watching them gain popularity.

IMO, the industry is embracing dsd more enthusiastically than dvd-a at this moment. I always say 'at this moment' cause ya never know whats around the bend.

11-20-2003, 11:30 PM	#8 of 44
Brian+H Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 12:25 AM Local Date: 12-05-2008 Posts: 48	Hi Lee. I'm new to posting here, but I've been observing for a while. What I like about each format? I am an audiophile, I love the warm easy tone of vinyl. But I don't like the hassle of it. I tend to see the two formats in comparison to either vinyl or cd. I am very tired of cd sound. It is sterile, cold, harsh... I am no fan of it. When it comes to dvd-a, it's hard to say. I don't really care about the 'extra' features of dvd-a. I just want the best analog-like sound possible. I much prefer analog to digital sound. So SACD appeals to me more than dvd-a does at this moment. I also think that PCM is basically at the end of its life. It can't get much better than 24-192 at least for a while. I think that dsd is just getting started. So I prefer dsd at this moment for it's analog-like sound. But a lot of it depends on the mastering and engineering involved too. I have been following very closely the progress of both formats on the net. Listening to people's reactions and frustrations of BOTH formats. I think one of these formats will become the next standard after cd audio. It's been fascinating watching them gain popularity. IMO, the industry is embracing dsd more enthusiastically than dvd-a at this moment. I always say 'at this moment' cause ya never know whats around the bend.