Sonic frontiers sfd1 mk ii tube dac if your put off by the harshness of redbook traditional cds than this is hands down the best piece to have. With how much i like it, im springing for maxed out upgrades. Sonic frontiers sfd1 manual digital processor hifi engine. Sonic frontiers sfd2 mkii da converter for sale canuck. For the money in the used market, i do not feel you can beat the sf sfd 1 mkii. Dacs, usb converters, decrapifiers started by purr1n, nov 9, 2015. Sonic frontiers sft1 transport with sfd1 mkll digital processor.
For sale here is the madeincanada, awardwinning sonic frontiers sfd 2 mkii tubed, digital to analogue converter, one of the best ever made, and still one of the best sounding, even today. And, anchoring both products, the keces p8 linear power supply. The featurerich line 1 offers much more value for the money than the ls 25. Sonic frontiers processor 3 2 x ua d20400a pmd100 ua aes21 da converter. For sale here is the madeincanada, awardwinning sonic frontiers sfd2 mkii tubed, digital to analogue converter, one of the best ever made, and still one of the best sounding, even today. The baby brother to one of the true classics from the heyday of the cd rebook digital era the sfd2 dac, the sfd1 mkii was an incredible value, for the more cost conscious audiophile, still looking for top notch digital playback. Sonic frontiers first digitaltoanalogue converter and very much at the frontier of the somewhat affordable as it. After a little while i just wanted to have the unit checked out to see if it was operating at maximum efficiency, so i contact sonic frontiers and got a rem number and shipped the unit back to sonic frontiers. I also listened to both units before buying a sonic frontiers line 1 one chassis unit. My experience with these dacs, especially with donalds sonic frontiers sfcd1, was instrumental in my quick decision to nab one right after davebsc informed me of its availability. The sonic frontiers sfd1 mk2 is a digital processor in the cdplayer category. The overall sonic characteristics of the unit were just great and has become the preamp in my stereo set up in the garage. Sonic frontiers sfd2 da processor rh on the sfd2 mk. According to chris johnson former president of sonic frontiers international and now head of the parts connexion, the unit is ca.
This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by sonic frontiers. If you own one of these, do yourself a favor and upgrade the tubes. This unit started out life as an sfp 1 signature edition phono stage. Sfd1 mkii digital processor the sonic frontiers sfd1 mkii digital processor incorporates the latest advancement in digital technology, resulting in a level of sonic performance never before seen at this price point. Altec lansing model 14 page 2 audiokarma home audio. The sonic frontiers sfd 1 mk2 is a digital processor in the cdplayer category.
Pmd100 dac sonic frontiers sfd2 mk ii 2 x ultraanalog d20400a dac sonic frontiers transdac 2 x pcm1702j. Find great deals on ebay for sonic frontiers and audio research. Sfdmkii r2r multibit, ua d20400a dac and pmd100 hdcd, very nice, but if the dac ever gives problems it becomes a door. Sonic frontiers power 3 mono amp, line 3 preamp, sfd1 mkii digital processor, sf1, transport, ultra jitterbug, mirage m1, m3si, m5, monster power hts 5000 mkii yamaha arv1105, martin logan theater, kef kht 9000 ace 4, monster power 3500 mcintsosh mx2, mc206, martin logan logos, sl3, scripts, velodyne hgs 15, monster power hts 5100. To purchase sfd2 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Download the sonic frontiers sfd1mk2 manuals for free from the biggest sonic frontiers manual and schematic collection on the web.
Pass labs digital 1 4 x pcm63pk sm58ap cs8412cp da converter. Sonic frontiers sfd1 mkii tube dac, perfect and tested da. If you are searching for processor manuals you made the right choice, because 2174 manuals for different processor devices are presented in the list below. Sonic frontiers sfd2 highend tube dac d20400 youtube. To purchase sfd 1 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Sonic frontiers sfd2 mkii vacuum tube digital to analog converter, has many in and out options including balanced. In fact, the sfd2 has the cleanest, most pristine treble ive yet heard from digital. The sonic frontiers sfd1 mkii is everything i wanted the audiogd master11 to be. Unlike the tulip however, the gentile sports multiple digital inputs and.
Holo audio spring dac level 3 kitsune tuned edition. Beyond frontiers tulip integrated amplifier stereotimes. Lampizator amber 2 heavily underestimated gem whats best. This video is about sonic frontiers sfd 2 highend tube dac d20400 chip onboard and ecc88 tubes. The transition from parts supplier to manufacturer happened in the 1987, first as kits sfm75 then as factory built with much success ahead. Donald north brings his sfcd1 to the headphone meets. Sonic struck gold again when they released the sfd2 digital processor. Sonic frontiers sfl2 upgrade 0 members and 1 guest are viewing this topic.
Sonic frontiers sfd1 mkii owners manual pdf download. Apr 12, 2015 this is outstanding piece of engineering. However, it was their sfl1 preamplifier that put them on the map. To purchase sfd1 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Sfd1 mkii digital processor the sonic frontiers sfd1 mkii digital processor incorporates the latest advancement in digital technology, resulting in a level of. Sonic frontiers sfd1 mkii tube dac dgital to analog.
Sonic frontiers sfd1 mk ii 1 x ua d20400a pmd100 ua. Nov 09, 2015 the sonic frontiers sfd 1 mkii is everything i wanted the audiogd master11 to be. The diminution of dynamic contrasts with the sfd leads to less listener involvement. This is despite the fact that an fm stereo tuner is today available on a chip costing well under a dollar. Sonic frontiers sfp1 signature phono stage w extensive. This unit started out life as an sfp1 signature edition phono stage. This video is about sonic frontiers sfd2 highend tube dac d20400 chip onboard and ecc88 tubes. Sonic frontiers sfcd1 ultraanalog d20400a pmd100 cdm 12. Some turn to tubes in the preamp or amplifier to tone css down but that means that every source will be affected by the tubes. For the money in the used market, i do not feel you can beat the sf sfd1 mkii. Sonic frontiers processor 3 2 x ultraanalog d20400a pmd100 its a dac 1263. All of them are conveniently sorted into categories to allow you go the page of the desired processor manual in just a couple of mouse clicks to download it for free or browse online.
Use hifi shark to monitor pricing and global availability. The dac chip itself is only part of the sonic equation. Sfd 1 mkii digital processor the sonic frontiers sfd 1 mkii digital processor incorporates the latest advancement in digital technology, resulting in a level of sonic performance never before seen at this price point. The sonic frontiers unit beat out the amber 2 in every way prat, stage. Replace the top cover, and using the phillips screw driver, fill all the screw. Iiis treble seemed hard and grainy next to that of the sfd2. Pmd100 dac sonic frontiers sfcd1 ultraanalog d20400a. Questo convertitore sonic frontiers sfd1 mk2 e in vendita presso audio graffiti a questo link. A fuller screw driver is supplied for the chassis screws and a copy of a taste of tubes the tube.
My expectation was that it would be overhyped but reasonably good. Im not in a writing mode too much after a long day in the office so i will keep this quite short for now. The ultraanalog d20400a dual da modules stayed untouched but out went the npc sm5803 8fs digital filter, in came the pmd100 hdcdcompatible from pacific microsonics to allow full 20bit replay of the 16bit pcm flow. At the very least, the electronic unit will include a control section, a dolby surround processor, a 5. Im informed that glenn dolick, who was also a senior designer at sonic frontiers, has recently. With all the available software and older redbook cds out would you recommend. Now that i have the sfd, ill never need a master11 again. The audio research excelled in some areas, while the sonic frontiers excelled in others. Updated sfd2 with, mainly, a change of digital filter digital side and a fair overhaul of the analogue output stages analogue side. This process is a true advance ultralow jitter input receiver ment in digital audio reproduction, providing one of the single hdcd digital pacific microsonics pmd100. This setup makes for an absurdly high quality transport, capable of punching far above its price class. The biggest collection of sonic frontiers manuals and schematics. Audio research vs sonic frontiers audiogon discussion forum.
Have had my sfl 1 sig, sfl 2 and sf 40 all upgraded oh and plus the sfd 1 mkii, loved. Front end is alltube sonic frontiers, plus an extra simaudio p5 preamp for fun, power amps are two simaudio w5s for the bottom end and two rogue tube amps for the top end. Download the sonic frontiers sfd1mk2 manuals for free. Sonic frontiers sfd 2 mkii vacuum tube digital to analog converter, has many in and out options including balanced. So after a few days of demoing the holo spring kitsune tuned edition, i switched back to the sonic frontiers dac. Sonic frontiers sfd2 manual digital processor hifi engine. A statement of sonic preferences would be helpful, and if you all listen. Download the sonic frontiers sfd 1 mk2 manuals for free from the biggest sonic frontiers manual and schematic collection on the web. Updated sfd 2 with, mainly, a change of digital filter digital side and a fair overhaul of the analogue output stages analogue side.
I was especially fond of their sfd mk ii dac of which i was a proud owner. Sonic frontiers manuals, schematics and brochures hifi manuals. Dec 06, 2016 sonic frontiers sft 1 transport with sfd 1 mkll digital processor. The sfd1 was on another level of smoothness compared to the m7. The page provides a catalogue of brands and devices, each offering to view or. Matrix audios xspdif 2 digital to digital converter. What do you think of a sonic frontiers processor 3 audiogon. They went under later but the av subsidiary anthem is still around. Now a brand absorbed into anthem av, sonic frontiers started as a highend parts distributor in 1987. Sonic frontiers sfd1 mk ii ultraanalog d20400a pmd100 its a dac 1265. The following topics regarding the sonic frontiers sfd 1 mk2 have been found in the forums. Id place them in that order that youve got, had them all at one time or another, owned or for mod work.
Processor sonic frontiers sonic frontiers sfd1 mkii owners manual. The crossover is a bryston 10b and cables are wireworld polaris and eclipse. Sonic frontiers sfd1 mkii tube based ultraanalog d20400a. Page 2 sfd1 mkii technical specifications the hdcd process the sfd1 mkii includes a free hdcdencoded sampler cd to input receiver ultraanalog aes20 aesebu demonstrate the hdcd process. I couldnt afford to replace either with the holo without gutting my headphone, tube, and gear collection. Sonic frontiers processor 3 2 x ultraanalog d20400a. To purchase sfd 2 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer.
The baby brother to one of the true classics from the heyday of the cd rebook digital era the sfd 2 dac, the sfd 1 mkii was an incredible value, for the more cost conscious audiophile, still looking for top notch digital playback. The page provides a catalogue of brands and devices, each offering to view or download an updated manual. After a little while i just wanted to have the unit checked out to see if it was operating at maximum efficiency, so i contact sonic frontiers and got a. Overviewsonic frontiers back in the early 90s, sonic frontiers was all the rage. The following topics regarding the sonic frontiers sfd1 mk2 have been found in the forums. The sonic frontiers sfd1 mkii digital processor incorporates the latest advancement in digital technology, resulting in a level of sonic performance never before seen at this price point. Sonic frontiers sfd2 mk ii 2 x ultraanalog d20400a its a dac 1266.
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