Pioneer universal players, DSD-PCM conversion, and

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Pioneer universal players, DSD-PCM conversion, and #12437 06/24/03 02:40 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 61 Connecticut robdarst OP old hand
OP robdarst old hand Joined: May 2002 Posts: 61 Connecticut	Hello all, I am about to purchase a universal SACD/DVD-A player. At the moment, there are only two players within my price range, both Pioneers: the Elite DV-45a and the new DV-563A. As far as I can tell, the major audio difference between the two is that the DV-563A converts the SACD DSD signal to PCM before sending it out as analog, whereas the DV-45a converts the SACD DSD signal directly to analog (please correct me if I am wrong about this). So here's the first $155 question (that's the cost difference): Will I be able to hear the difference on my mid-fi system? I have a Denon 1802 receiver and will have Axiom speakers all around. If the answer is "yes," even a little, I'll happily shell out the $155. Second $155 question: The DV-45a has been identified as having the "chroma bug." I don't know whether the new DV-563A has it or not. My TV is a regular old 27" tube model. Does it matter? Many, many thanks for your help!