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Originally Posted by prepress
I have read some reviews of both the Pioneer LX500 and Panasonic's UB9000. Both are praised highly, but the consesus seems to be that the UB9000 is better with video and the LX500 with audio. The Panasonic doesn't play SACD or DVD-A due to a limitation in its chipset. Sound-wise, the Pioneer is better at capturing rhythm; it's more focused and precise, whereas the Panasonic is fuller and richer.
Both have their merits, but I'd still take the Pioneer because it's a true universal player, and I like the styling. What I haven't found is what DAC the Panasonic uses. I'd like to know.
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AKM AK4493 DAC. The Japanese Limited version uses AK4497.