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can't find the Esoteric DV-50 in a (cursory) glance of Akihabara websites.but i have come across the UX-1 which about audio union says is "a DV-50, finally with a VRDS mechanism (??) that promises high fidelity"
i hope you enjoyed my japanese translation.....any idea what it means?
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Here's a picture of it:
http://www.myav.com.tw/vbb221/upload/showthread.php?s=&threadid=88184&pagenumber=1
Me want.
Stephen
Wow.. that makes me feel much better as a DV-50 owner.The VRDS system needed a serious overhaul to get it working on DVD discs. The problem is that VRDS previously assumed a disc thickness, but now different discs have different thicknesses. The first few VRDS systems broke all the time, but the last few have been wonderful. They are the best in hi-end w/o a doubt.
Why am I happy about the UX-1 since I own a DV-50. If you notice the price, it is 1,250,000 yen - about $11k. Thats a Japanese retail. By the time it gets over here, its street price will most likely be above $10k.
I don't want a $10k cd player. My vinyl front-end is much more important.
But, VERY VERY cool. When/If this thing hits the streets in the US, I cannot imagine a better player. Little companies like Wadia and such will never be able to compete because of the cost of multi-channel dacs. Imagine a Wadia universal player, fully balanced dacs (two per channel, if not four), different filters for redbook, dvd-a, and sacd, bass management, etc. It would cost so much freaking money that I'd never enter the game.
Don't forget there's the audio-only version X-1 that retails for the same price in Japan. That will definitely be a statement product.
Teac is infamous for their VRDS mechanism and with the apparent success of the DV-50 they may consider adding a universal player to their line up with that mechanism. Anyway, I'd believe it. But they may release it in limited markets, ie. no US release. They already have other Esoteric products in their line up that are not available in the US; only the DV-50 and P-70/D-70 so far. However, the DV-50 has certainly opened the door!
Famous with Wadia...Now they use the Pionner in the 50...Will make a BIG difference!
I believe that the transport in the DV-50 is made by Teac.
http://ongen.econ-net.or.jp/image/hihyou/dv-50/dv50-c-3-l.jpg
Owners manual says Pioneer.
Right you are Reb. The optics are made by Pioneer. This universal transport works much better than the one I had in the Pioneer DVAX-10.
Must be a reason Teac uses the Pioneer. Can't recall anyone posting about Pioneer transport problems. Pioneer had a good reputation in laser disc as well.
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Believe it or not but Stereophile reviewed it already. Unfortunately they gave it short attention.
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The Esoteric P-70/D-70 combo reads DVD-A, SACD, CD, HDCD, and CD-R/RW, 2 channel only with single/balanced audio outputs. It's MSRP is 14K$ for the pair.
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No mention of this player on Teac Japan's web site (below). Just the DV-30 and DV-50.
Stephen
It's the D-70 and p-70 transport and DAC, redbook only. About $12,000 or more for the combo.
Now they evidently have a transport to read hi-rez.
Yes, for approx $10,000 you can own the finest universal player on the planet. DV-50's are destined to be a classic- better get one now.
Anybody done a comparison between this and the accuphase dp-85 for redbood and sacd?hows the video compared to a faroudja chip enabled dvd player ?
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