Onkyo unleashes dedicated single-disc SACD/CD player for under $500.00
Danny Tse
Posts: 5,206
No video. No multi-channel surround sound....which is why I put this thread here. The Onkyo SACD/CD player is now having pre-orders taken thru J&R for $499.00.
Onkyo CSVL5 SACD/CD player
Amazon.com is also taking pre-orders at same price, except it has pics of front/back and remote....
Onkyo CSVL5 SACD/CD player @ Amazon.com
Onkyo CSVL5 SACD/CD player
Amazon.com is also taking pre-orders at same price, except it has pics of front/back and remote....
Onkyo CSVL5 SACD/CD player @ Amazon.com
Post edited by Danny Tse on
Comments
-
That's a nice price point with the Wolfson DACs! Should the Emotiva ((reference)) player be worried? Just jesting of course. I've always liked most of Onkyo's products and have owned more than a few of them....over the years.
cnhCurrently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!
Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
[sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash] -
Interesting piece. As long as it doesn't down-convert the DSD to PCM stuff it could be a winner...
WesLink: http://polkarmy.com/forums
Sony 75" Bravia 4K | Polk Audio SDA-SRS's (w/RDO's & Vampire Posts) + SVS PC+ 25-31 | AudioQuest Granite (mids) + BWA Silver (highs) | Cary Audio CAD-200 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d -
Interesting piece. As long as it doesn't down-convert the DSD to PCM stuff it could be a winner...
It seems to have a "DSD Direct" mode
Still, at $499.00, it faces tough competition from the Oppo BDP-83, which is available now to everyone for $500.00....and the Oppo definitely can do both DSD to analog and DSD to HDMI without any conversion. -
And the Oppo also does DVD-A
-
Interesting...I'm going to be in the market for a dedicated SACD/Redbook player pretty soon. That's the approximate price range I'm going to be looking in too. I'll have to keep this one on the list.
I wonder why they don't have this listed on the Onkyo site...I checked OnkyoPro's site too...nothing on there either.The nirvana inducer-
APC H10 Power Conditioner
Marantz UD5005 universal player
Parasound Halo P5 preamp
Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's -
Is this a replacement player for the onkyo 7555. It is also a very nice player. What are the differences?LSI 15
LSI C
LSI FX
80 fx ls for atmos
Velodyne SPL-10
Marantz 7012
Panasonic 9000
JVC 420 -
I don't know if it's a replacement for the DX7555 or not. My guess is that it is. I have the 7555 myself. It is strictly a CD player - no SACD.
Onkyo is tough to beat when it comes to value, imho.THE MAN-CAVE 5.1 CHANNEL A/V RIG
Sony KDS-60A3000
a/d/s/ HT-400LCR (3)
a/d/s/ HT-300 (2)
Velodyne DLS-4000R (2)
Pioneer Elite VSX-55TXi
Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai
Sony BDP-S300
Sony SLV-779HF
DirecTV HD sat. receiver
MAN-CAVE 2-CHANNEL RIG (shares sources with a/v system)
Adcom GFA-5500
Bose 901 Series VI
NAD C-165BEE
Slim Devices Squeezebox Classic
TEAC CD-RW890
Technics SL-BD20D w/ Audio-Technica P34
Akai HX-A3X -
No video. No multi-channel surround sound....which is why I put this thread here. The Onkyo SACD/CD player is now having pre-orders taken thru J&R for $499.00.
Onkyo CSVL5 SACD/CD player
Amazon.com is also taking pre-orders at same price, except it has pics of front/back and remote....
Onkyo CSVL5 SACD/CD player @ Amazon.com
I would not recommend buying anything from J&R Music World. They used to have a phenomenal music selection but be careful of audio/video purchases.
I work a few blocks from their main HQ and I can tell you they are theyll do a CSI on returns. At their store, customers returning items are directed to the basement and take a number like your waiting in the doctors office. They have plenty of chairs for you to wait and watch a little TV while they play detectives and meticulously inspect ALL returns. I had about 3 other people ahead of me for a 45 minute wait.
The prices are inflated and they know nothing! When I started out less than a year ago, I purchase two Polk products from them that were not the best match for what I wanted this is before I discovered the Polk Forum.
Sorry for jackin but do we have a thread that members review audio sellers?
I guess I should of asked before I jacked.
emotiva xpa-2
emotiva xpa-3
Denon 3312ci
Rtia9 /csia6 / FXi A6
Samsung LN46A650
SVS PB-12-NSD sub
Audio Research SP-9 MKIII (GNSC mods)
W4S ST250
Lsi 9 (mods)
W4S DAC-2
Mac Mini
Audio Aero Prima CD player
Pro-Ject debut -
I would not recommend buying anything from J&R Music World. They used to have a phenomenal music selection but be careful of audio/video purchases.
I work a few blocks from their main HQ and I can tell you they are they’ll do a “CSI” on returns. At their store, customers returning items are directed to the basement and take a number like your waiting in the doctor’s office. They have plenty of chairs for you to wait and watch a little TV while they play detectives and meticulously inspect ALL returns. I had about 3 other people ahead of me for a 45 minute wait.
The prices are inflated and they know nothing! When I started out less than a year ago, I purchase two Polk products from them that were not the best match for what I wanted this is before I discovered the Polk Forum.
Sorry for jackin’ but do we have a thread that members review audio sellers?
I guess I should of asked before I jacked.
That may be true for returns....and I imagine that's done to protect themselves and the customers who will subsequently purchase the "open box" item.
My experience with shopping with them has been very positive (going back to the early 90s).
I've been thinking of getting an Onkyo DX7555 CD player. I wonder if it improves upon my Sony CD player from the early 90s. -
I've bought a number of things from J&R, going back 25 years or so, and I've had nothing but the best experience with them. I have returned a few things and they never gave me any static. I too, imagine they have to be very careful with returns, which if you ever buy any "open box" or refurbished items, you should be glad of!THE MAN-CAVE 5.1 CHANNEL A/V RIG
Sony KDS-60A3000
a/d/s/ HT-400LCR (3)
a/d/s/ HT-300 (2)
Velodyne DLS-4000R (2)
Pioneer Elite VSX-55TXi
Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai
Sony BDP-S300
Sony SLV-779HF
DirecTV HD sat. receiver
MAN-CAVE 2-CHANNEL RIG (shares sources with a/v system)
Adcom GFA-5500
Bose 901 Series VI
NAD C-165BEE
Slim Devices Squeezebox Classic
TEAC CD-RW890
Technics SL-BD20D w/ Audio-Technica P34
Akai HX-A3X -
I've bought a number of things from J&R, going back 25 years or so, and I've had nothing but the best experience with them. I have returned a few things and they never gave me any static. I too, imagine they have to be very careful with returns, which if you ever buy any "open box" or refurbished items, you should be glad of!
Very understandable so far as being careful with returns. I've been purchasing from J&R probably since 1987, i only did records back then but I did know a lot of folks purchased stereo stuff with satifaction. I've returned stuff under normal conditions as well. I'm just saying that they have changed. I have no problem with a merchant scrutinizing a return for abuse, but I can tell the difference when a merchant is being a jerk. This is my issue. I'm not telling you Not to shop there if you find what you want, but I just think they are bustin' balls to discourage any returns. If you find what you want, cool. Perhaps it is different for online purchase? I've only purchased at their HQ. I actually prefer Amazon for online because I've never had a problem with a return. To each is own. Peace.:cool:
emotiva xpa-2
emotiva xpa-3
Denon 3312ci
Rtia9 /csia6 / FXi A6
Samsung LN46A650
SVS PB-12-NSD sub
Audio Research SP-9 MKIII (GNSC mods)
W4S ST250
Lsi 9 (mods)
W4S DAC-2
Mac Mini
Audio Aero Prima CD player
Pro-Ject debut -
I've never had a problem with J&R. They ship within 24 hours, always double boxed and packed well. They even double boxed a sub I purchased a couple of years ago.
-
I will surely be keeping an eye out for reviews of this player. this could be a solid edition. I am starting to get into sacd, but have hesitated because of the cost of such players.
-
In stock and shipping now at J&R, Amazon, and a few other places.
-
It's still not listed on Onkyo's website...I wonder why that is...The nirvana inducer-
APC H10 Power Conditioner
Marantz UD5005 universal player
Parasound Halo P5 preamp
Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's -
-
Interesting...
So is it compatible with American electrical outlets? They don't have it listed on the Onkyo America page.The nirvana inducer-
APC H10 Power Conditioner
Marantz UD5005 universal player
Parasound Halo P5 preamp
Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's -
Surely the Onk US web page will appear soon.
Would very much like to see a review comparing it to the OPPO. -
I definitely like it's price tag...the features seem to be pretty solid. The Wolfson DAC's are supposed to be really good.
I'm going to be in the market for a CDP before too long...this is on the potential list now.
I'm looking forward to hearing some reviews/feedback of it.The nirvana inducer-
APC H10 Power Conditioner
Marantz UD5005 universal player
Parasound Halo P5 preamp
Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's -
It doesn't look too bad, either.
I need to research further into this, i like how it looks on paper, to say the least.I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.
Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii
Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999
Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3
HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000 -
The C-S5VL has finally showed up on the American Onkyo page. Check it out. They've got pictures and tech. specs up and all.
http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=C-S5VL&class=Compact%20Disc&p=i
It looks like it's going to be a pretty damn solid SACD player. It's definitely going to be one of the CDP's near the top of my list when I'm finally in the market for a dedicated SACD player.
Wolfson 192 khz/ 24 bit DAC's, the Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry...Looks like the output voltage is 2.0 over analog
A headphone jack with a built in volume control is a very nice touch too.
It only weighs 9.9 lbs...Seems like it's a bit on the light side. I wonder how prone they'll be to resonance due to not being solid enough. Probably a good candidate for some Dynamating on the internals.The nirvana inducer-
APC H10 Power Conditioner
Marantz UD5005 universal player
Parasound Halo P5 preamp
Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's -
Amazon is almost sold out, but no reviews yet. Maybe buyers are all too busy listening.
I don't know what to make of the specs, but the S/N ratio is a bit higher for CD than SACD. 114 db to 110. That's a bit odd, isn't it? -
comfortablycurt wrote: »The C-S5VL has finally showed up on the American Onkyo page. Check it out. They've got pictures and tech. specs up and all.
http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=C-S5VL&class=Compact%20Disc&p=i
It looks like it's going to be a pretty damn solid SACD player. It's definitely going to be one of the CDP's near the top of my list when I'm finally in the market for a dedicated SACD player.
Wolfson 192 khz/ 24 bit DAC's, the Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry...Looks like the output voltage is 2.0 over analog
A headphone jack with a built in volume control is a very nice touch too.
It only weighs 9.9 lbs...Seems like it's a bit on the light side. I wonder how prone they'll be to resonance due to not being solid enough. Probably a good candidate for some Dynamating on the internals.
Now available for $380.00 shipped from vanns.com
