Sony ... announces DSD capable hardware

[ted_b]

This is, IMO, a better site for all this. A decent Sony explanation of the DSD /hirez world, and a one-stop page for all their new DSD-capable stuff. Impressive. Add to that the software deal with Chad and they are now a real player in like 2 days time! And Lord knows they know DSD. It's about time they figured out they were sitting on a market "fad" or traction (glass half empty/full).

 

High-Resolution Audio

[ted_b]

Sony, especially lately with the new SS-AR series speakers, has proven they can produce very musical equipment. It will be interesting to see if this new group of DSD (and related) offerings go that extra mile and include enough to truly compete with the best of the speciality companies..like they clearly do with the AR-1.

 

P.S. thanks Roch

[ted_b]

The build quality on the Sony seems far better than on many (all?) USB DACs from this price range. I'm curious if it's as impressively built inside. The player weighs 14.5kg so surely it isn't filled with much "audiophile air".

 

Which new Sony are you referring to, the ES player ($3k)? The USB DAC ($799)?