eth2 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Does anyone have experience with using the Integra DPS 10.5 as a cd/transport? I know it has a lot of DVD circuitry and am wondering how well it produces just audio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I currently own one and am using it with my Integra DTM-40.4 stereo receiver driving a pair of Heresys. I play SACD's(2-channel) on it as well as use it as a digital transport for CD playback. As good as the onboard stereo DACs were for 2004, the DACs in the 2012 DTM-40.4 seem to give me a fuller sound as well as better imaging than the stereo DACs in the DPS-10.5. Speaking of using it as a CD transport only, this beast(26+ lbs) has got to be the smoothest operating machine I have ever heard or own. I also used the 10.5 with a Cambridge Audio Dacmagic and the DTM-40.4 for a while, and it squeezed out even a little more detail. By the way, my current 10.5 is one of two I have owned and also enjoyed the Onkyo equivalent DV-SP1000 for over three years. Both were sold to forum members. As a matter of fact, give forum member Dennie a shout and get his take on the 10.5. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Thanks, Bill. The one I found on Ebay is $550. How does that sound? Earl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 The one I found on Ebay is $550. How does that sound? Is it from a guy in St. Pete, Florida? If so, that is who I bought my last one from that I sold to Dennie. I offered him $525.00 shipped because I was only 95 miles away. Mine arrived in perfect condition with all contents mentioned in ad. Yes $550.00 is a good price. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 That's the guy. OK...here goes! I sent him my offer, which parallels yours. I also just ordered a second DAC the Arcam irDAC. It had great reviews so we will see. Thanks again, Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 That's great. I have been watching that ad for a little while and considered pulling the trigger again on a DPS-10.5, then I came to my senses that I really don't have the extra $$$ to spend until I liquidate some gear first. Good luck. Make sure he packs it well, it's pretty heavy. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Let the seller know I bought one of these before from him and I highly recommended him. Maybe he will lean toward your offer over the other two offers. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Thanks again - Just sent a message to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 So, I see the ad has ended. Did you get it? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eth2 Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Hi Bill, Thanks for the help. He took $510 with faster shipping and the Monster cable. I will let you know how it looks (and sounds) when it arrives. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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