Snakeoil Salesman 2 channel setup

[agent_kith]

Agree SACDs are hit and miss. Unfortunately, the few that I bought from HK off eBay are no better than CDs. They  boost the loudness wth no improvement in detail, resolution, sound stage etc.  

Yeah. That SACD is worse than a CD. I think the insert has a background info of the mastering process. Lol.

Your Marantz SACD player is very good, so I would not expect the ripped DSF files to be better. Some DACs perform better with DSFs e.g. Gieseler Fein II, others poorer e.g. Chord Qutest.  Have not heard the Accuphase. 

The Marantz is too bass heavy for my liking. The accuphase is more neutral and clearer. Turns out if it's bad on one, it's gonna be bad on the other.

The is the worst SACD I have owned so far. Sighz.. Not going to stop buying them though. HK is SACD heaven for me.