bland10000 Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 (edited) Sharp MD-DS55 / DS77The DS55 (pink) and DS77 (bluish purple) are two Sharp Auvi 1-bit amp players that were released by Sharp in July (ds55) and September (ds77), 2004. Though the two units have different body styles, the internal machinery of both units is the same. The continuous playback times for both units are: *Rechargeable Battery : AA Battery : Total : - SP : 30 hours -SP : 46 hours - SP : 83 hours - LP2 : 44 hours - LP2 : 70 hours - LP2 : 126 hours - LP4 : 58 hours - LP4 : 91 hours - LP4 : 160 hours The time for recharge of the internal battery via the unit is 3.5 hours.The size of the DS55 is 76 x 18 x 79mm and weighs 75 grams; with battery 100 grams.The size of the DS77 is 71.5 x 15.1 x 81mm and weighs 76 grams; with battery 101 grams.*source: http://www.avupdate.com/news/today1/spec/md-ds55.htm and http://.avupdate.com/news/today1/spec/md-ds77.htmThe DS55 is available in four colors: black, blue, pink, and silver.The DS77 is available in four colors: black, blue/purple, red, and white.Remote controlThe remote unit that accompanies the DS55 is color-matched to the unit, as are the supplied earbuds.The remote unit that accompanies the DS77 is silver with a white trim around the viewing window and capable of displaying kanji.Using the remote, the sound quality can be adapted in several ways; 65 different settings according to the user manual. The bass has four settings: bass 1, 2, 3, and off. For Dolby headphone systems you can choose between DOLBYnor, studio, live and dome. The surround has five options: SR-off, labo, club, arena, and hall. The equalizer has eight pre-sets: EQ-flat, heavy, pops, jazz, dance, vocal, rock, soft, and two user-defined settings. The bass and dolby settings may be used together and the surround settings may be used with EQ settings. The player-only remotes do not have a clip attached to the remote shell, unlike the Sharp recording and Sony remotes. Instead, the clip is independent of the remote and either the remote wire or headphone wire is put through a rubber gasket on the clip's underside. The bodyBoth units have hard-plastic backsides and battery doors with the front side being constructed of metal. The front of the DS77 has a plastic cover over the metal plate to create the wave design. The operating buttons on the DS55 are on the back and the operating buttons on the DS77 are on top.Both units also have an led, which lights up when the disc is being read. The led for the DS55 is located on the side, while the led for the DS77 is located on the front.ListeningThe headphone output for these units is 5mw + 5mw and Sharp Auvi units can use both 3-pole and 4-pole 'phones (see Sharp 4-pole 'phones thread) directly out of the unit and via the remote.Supplied accessories DS55 color matching remote control color matching 4-pole earbuds cord clippower cordSharp nimh rechargeable batteryAC adapter (100 volts)external battery case for AA batteryrecharge standcarry pouch (but no logo like Sony's pouch)user manual (54 pages in Japanese, 9 pages in English) DS77same accessories as the DS55 without color matching remote control and earbuds Edited October 27, 2005 by bland10000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiyoshi Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Looking forward to seeing your pictures. Thanks for sharing; pictorial pinned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 This is the best review of an Auvi I've seen in a while..the pictures are great. I've never seen the backside of the DS55 before, and it was very nice of you to take the time and show us the unit(s) from a more realistic perspective.What are your thoughts on the H.A. digital amp?p.s. Buddha never looked so good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bland10000 Posted August 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 admittedly, I kept away from commenting on the auvi amp because I believe I should have a comparable amp to contrast with; hence my recent acquisition of the mz-e730 with hd amp. Of course, now that opens the door to my wanting a Kenwood clear amp such as the t77 to better round out my opinion.My initial impressions of Sharp's auvi units compared to my n920 was that the auvi offered more clarity. I was hearing instruments/nuances I hadn't noticed prior to getting my first auvi, but once I heard them via auvi I could then hear them in my n920. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPlitude Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 great review, looking forward to more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actorlife Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Nice review Bland! Looking foward to the Kenwood T77 review of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPlitude Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 yes, i would also like to see how the kenwood stacks up against the sharp unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHion Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Bland, do you feel comfortable with the EQ settings ? How is the bass quality ?I'd like to know if the bass sounds better than sony's EQ.If you use X-bass you can't adjust treble anymore can you ? Because it doesn't work with EQ together.How is the dolby and surround ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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