The Sony 9k has newer DSD DACs. I believe these were from Sony.

Not sure about the rumor on the Pioneer converting DSD to PCM. From the 2nd hand info, I hear both BurrBrown and Crystal make DACs that will accept either format and will decode in the native format. (again 2nd hand info so I can't verify) This would mean that the AX10 may actually decode DSD without converting to PCM.

People have really chosen sides on this one. The one magazine that supports DTS now seems to also support DSD.

The only real loosers will be the consumers who get stuck with the dead format, which ever it may be.

Martin, hopefully you don't have hardwood floors, other wise you may hurt yourself. [Linked Image from softronix.com]



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Stacey Spears
Co-Creator, Spears & Munsil High Definition Benchmark, Blu-ray Edition and Lighthouses of the Pacific Northwest.