stussyking 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2006 any thoughts on SQ between these two ? i googled and found nothing significant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2006 Dude, the abovementioned products are portable audio gears right? So it should belong to the Portable forum. I've duly moved it to the right place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stussyking 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2006 ok apologies.. so anyone found or know any comparisons ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stussyking 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2006 anyone ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zap 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2006 Hi Interested in mine: http://www.sgheadphones.net/index.php?showtopic=3371&hl=? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2006 (edited) Btw, SL-CT 790 was the predecessor of SL-CT820, which is the flag ship model in the series that comprises of SL-CT720. I have both the 790 and 720. The newer series have digital amps which contributes greatly to transparency. Even the eq modes sound better and more realistic. In its days, SL-CT790 sounded better than its equivalent Sony ranges IMHO. The former was my replacement of a Sony D777 pcdp, which I found it to be a hard contender to match by the Sony models at the same time when Pannie SL-CT790 was contemporary. Edited September 14, 2006 by Mackie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stussyking 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2006 hows does the 820 flagship models compared to the Sony vintage pdcp as compared by Duncan on headfi ?? anyone ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2006 (edited) My friend U are going in circles. Buy what's available as gathering a database of present vs vintage players is quite pointless as there are risks and issues surrounding the latter which U must be aware of. In my case, I got a SL-CT790 to replace D777, not because of sound quality but age concerns. If I were trying to upgrade sound quality alone, I would have kept the D777 instead of spending more money on a new pcdp, although the 790 sounds great too. In this respect, focus on what you are seeking from the onset. A more feasible approach would be to test the preceding and current range of pcds that are still available. If 820 is no longer available, try out 720 and the latest 830 models. Edited September 18, 2006 by Mackie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theobservatory. 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2006 i need to get a pcdp soon, and these two panny models seem pretty good. but between the ct720 and ct820, are there any mojor differences [especially in sound quality] that warrant the price difference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2006 The 820 offers a few extra facilities over the 720 which I thought was not applicable to me, thus, I chose the cheaper model. Sound wise, I can't tell the difference. Anyhow, please check out the latest CT730/830 models. I have posted a link to its brochure on a different but similar thread on pcdp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stussyking 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2006 thx... will wait for my NE20 arrival first then i decide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites