Sony SDP-EP9ES A/V Preamplifier
Sony SDP-EP9ES A/V Preamplifier
USER REVIEWS
[Aug 13, 2010]
criticallistenphile
AudioPhile
*not sure of the production year of my unit*
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[Sep 09, 2002]
Andy Graham
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Sounds amazing, 4 digital inputs, 1 out. Looks good. Takes your system into another level "The Digital Age" Allows surround to be added to existing stereo sources.
Weakness:
Expensive can be found cheap second hand. No analog in, although not really necessary for my purposes. My advice if your reading this get one!!!!!! This is a great piece of kit for you listeners who want to enter the digital age. With 4 Digital inputs it allows you to hook up the works. I have my Sound Blaster Platinum live drive connected to the beauty it sounds as good as the rest of my system cd etc. Also have the EP9's optical out going to the pc for full flexibility. As for the sound, it’s a crisp, sharp excellent bass, if like me you like dance this give you the control your after. Setup can be complicated but you can get the perfect sound so it worth it. Using sony's DVP NS700 DVD so get DTS 5.1 runing through the bypass channels on the back useful!!!!!! Similar Products Used: not many....AMC make a few |
[Feb 24, 2001]
Bob Lewis
Audiophile
Strength:
All digital. Rave reviews everywhere it was tested. This is a quality produce from Sony. Dont let the name fool you. You can do worse for more money. Its a steal at the current used prices of less than $300!
Weakness:
All digital. Wont play CD's from my Sony DVP-S7000 DVD player(if u know why please e-mail me). No DTS(it wasnt out when this pre/pro was introduced. It works great except I cant figure out how to get it to play CD's from the DVD7000. The DVD7000 works fine with my Adcom DAC 600. I'll replace the EP9ES with another pre/pro when all the dust settles on the current 6.1 or 7.1 formats. But it sure works great! Very clear sound. This is my system: Similar Products Used: none |
[Oct 13, 1999]
Gus
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Powerful ac-3 awesome SDDS
Weakness:
Digital 96khs Excellent addition to any system without AC-3. Who needs DTS ? when the standard format is AC-3... Similar Products Used: TAE-2000ESD |