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In Reply to: Denon AVP-A! (AVR-8000) vs Sony TAE-9000ES.Am i upgrading or downgrading ? posted by Yiangos on March 12, 1999 at 01:41:49:
I don't thihk the Sony has an analog by-pass for stereo. If this is the case it will re-digitize the analog signal and D/A it again, wich would eliminate the bendfit of your good external D/A. I think it would be a large downgrade. The piece you have now would seem to make more sense.
Majordomo is correct, you really have to use the onboard DAC on the Sony. However, is that bad? I have the Sony TAE 9000 ES, and I feel it sounds fabulous in stereo. However I have not compared it to Denon or other "super high end" pre amps in my set up. Too bad you cannot compare the sound of the Sony TAe 9000 with its DAC, and compare it with your current set up plus the high end DAC you alreaedy have.
The surround functions of the Sony are excellent. At $1250, it may be worth taking a chance, you could easily resell it if you are not satisfied.
Samir
I haven't heard the Sony so I don't know. It's likely quite good.
The problem is that if you have an analogue only source or want to do a DAC upgrade or have a better DAC, then the lack of pass-thru is a big problem. Converting analogue to digital and back again is not good. If you had all digital sources, then the question is different.
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