Posted by: massi2u
What's the Verdict? - 02/20/03 09:55 PM
Is the latest revision to the Model 950 a better product than previous incarnation.
2-channel stereo for instance.I got my 950 during early production (was on 1st waiting list) when the hiss issue was just being mentioned.I never had the hiss problem but have compared serveral new Combo DVD(DVD-A + SACD) players w/built-in DD & DTS processors through 6-channel direct with my 950. In most cases the DVD players seem to reveal more detail and envelopment of soundtrack. Another concern is volume headroom, at times I'm at +2 dB during playback. I have all channels balanced with a shack meter using 00dB as referance and 75 dB to balance.I don't like the thought of getting that close to max output.
Seems from what I'm reading here on the forum, the older 950's ain't quite right.Thanks for hearing me out.
2-channel stereo for instance.I got my 950 during early production (was on 1st waiting list) when the hiss issue was just being mentioned.I never had the hiss problem but have compared serveral new Combo DVD(DVD-A + SACD) players w/built-in DD & DTS processors through 6-channel direct with my 950. In most cases the DVD players seem to reveal more detail and envelopment of soundtrack. Another concern is volume headroom, at times I'm at +2 dB during playback. I have all channels balanced with a shack meter using 00dB as referance and 75 dB to balance.I don't like the thought of getting that close to max output.
Seems from what I'm reading here on the forum, the older 950's ain't quite right.Thanks for hearing me out.