Thanks Paul, I was surprised at no response. Dan.
My apologies.
Short of resorting to profanity, I cannot begin to come up with enoigh superlatives for the PS Audio Perfect Wave SACD Transport.
Harkening back to when the CD was introduced and for the next several decades, I recall thinking that it was a terribly flawed format and could never approach vinyl, even on the high-end transports and DACās of the day. I went through succession of players, ending up with a Pioneer Elite - remember the stable platter that played the disc upside down? Moving on I again had a succession of transports, Audio Research CDT, Dac 1-16,Dac 1-20, Dac 5, finally a PS Audio PWT/PWD combo which was pretty satisfying and began to show me some of the possibilities of the Red Book CD.
The DSD upgrade to the PWD was eye-opening and came awfully close to my vinyl setup, but the SACD Transport is somehow light years ahead. I sensed Paulās enthusiasm for the new transport, but couldnāt really believe that a transport could make such a difference -after all,weāve been hearing āBits are Bitsā since the dawn of the CD!
Iām hear to tell you that itās all he said it was and more! āPRATā, unbridled dynamics and bass to die for, finally digital (to me anyway) gets the gestalt of the performances. (an organized whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its parts, a Harry Pearson descriptor that Iāve always liked)
There is more beauty and detail buried in those pits on a silver disc than I had ever believed possible. Listening sessions consist of putting on some obscure disc that I perhaps played once or twice in the past, only to be stunned with a multitude of āholy sh*tā moments.
In a somewhat anti-climatic event, I recently received my Stellar Phono Preamplifier and the sound is neck and neck with the digital stackā¦ Pitch stability, bass, and slam go to the CDās though. And really, although Iāve got a smattering of SACDās the beauty hear IMHO is just how wonderful Red Book CDās sound.
Thanks Paul and crew!
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@jpb6061 thanks so much for your comments on the PST. I have one on order and canāt wait for delivery.
I too have been disappointed for the most part since the CD has been introduced. Luckily for me I never sold off any of my LPās and continue to enjoy them as my preferred source.
Iām hoping the PST will come very close or surpassing my vinyl setup.
You might be surprised!
Iāve been upgrading mine for years; currently VPI Super Scoutmaster, Super Platter, Rim Drive, 10.5" 3D arm, SDS, Ortofon MC A90, Weisline (Nordost) phono cable, Spec AP-UD1 platter mat, and now Stellar Phono Pre.
Donāt keep us in suspense after you get it buirned in!
Great setup! Iām on an Avenger āPlusā (upgraded feet, BLDC motor with rim drive). Thinking about going for the mag platter at some point. A95 among other carts (Benz LPS, SS Sussurro and Paua, some Ortofons and others).
I have a VPI-HRX 12.7 tonearm with SDS, Ortofon Cadenza Black with a Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage/PSU-10 Power Supply.
Another awesome table!
This gives me hope that Iāll hear a noticeable improvement in my modest system, even if itās slight. Canāt wait to get my hands on it.
Iām sure you willā¦ Let us know! You donāt have to read between the lines to sense Paulās excitement over this product and I hear what he hears!
Iāve had the new Transport for about 3 weeks. It replaces an Ayer C-5. Wow. Iā
m playing 1980s vintage Red Book CDs that now sound like SACDs. I expected a slight improvement over the 15 year old Ayre but its no contest. Itās wonderful. Depth, soundstage tonal accuracy and frequency response are all the best Iāve ever heard. Only problem is I am no longer happy with my Roon streaming musicā¦ even the HD stuff.
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Tidal, Qobuz and my files via Roon generally play second fiddle to my CDs and SACDs spun on a PS Audio DMP and converted by my PS Audio DS Sr. DAC. Interestingly enough, my files played via JRiver Media Center more often than not trump my disc spinner/DAC combo.
I am not surprised you like your new spinner better than your Roon feed. What DAC are you pairing with the new PST, if you donāt mind my asking?
In any event, enjoy your new kit!
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I use all PS Audio electronics Sr DAC
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Mine has been spinning about 18 days and Iāve checked in with it on headphones every other day or soāIāve been without an amp for my speakers in that system for four weeks but Tuesday I should be back to listening to speakers and I canāt wait to hear the PST in this setting!
Iām hoping my PST will ship sometime next week.
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@audiophilehi When did you order?
15 days ago
Oct 18, for me.
So 3 days before me. Let us know when yours is shipped. Mine will then be soon after. Thanks Nick!
Will do!
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