I've been following Charles' journey here and I am absolutely astounded that the MVP901 will not output 2-channel PCM via SPDIF. It simply makes no freakin' sense. Charles, please don't take this the wrong way, but had you not pasted in the statement from Chuck Hinton, I'd be reluctant to believe it. So thank you very much for chasing this down and sharing the info!
I'm glad you sorted this out before giving up your MVP881. I recently spent crazy money to replace the entire drive in my 881, but I think it was worthwhile. It's a great player.
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Primary sources: VPI TNT III/SDS turntable, SME-V arm; Bryston BDP-3 digital player; Bryston BDA-3 DAC; McIntosh MVP-881 disc player; McIntosh MR-80 tuner. Preamplifier Audio Research Ref 5SE; Audio Research Ref Phono 2SE; Moon 430 HA. Amplifiers Conrad Johnson Premier 1B; Audio Research D-300; Bryston 4B. Speakers Infinity IRS Beta. Recorders Tandberg TD20A; Crown SX-822; Nakamichi 670ZX; Alesis Masterlink ML-9600. Power Tice Power Block/Titan (x2); McIntosh MPC1500; API Ultra II-20; multiple 20A derated dedicated lines.
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