Lankhoss Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Hello, I have a fairly old Pioneer CD player in my system, currently. I do not have the model number with me, as I am out of town for the next week. I am VERY pleased with the sound that comes out of it. However, I'd like to eventually have a digital connection from my CD player to my receiver. I am wondering if there is a certain type of CD player I should look for. I have heard the Sone ES series have a great DAC in them, but I know very little about Sony products. It is not really that big of a deal to me, since I'm pleased with what I have. I do not need the super audio CD players or anything.....just a basic CD player with a digital (optical) output. I am not looking to spend much money either, probably $300 at the very very most. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/productdetail.asp?sku=CAMB540C&product_name=Azur%20540C%20CD%20Player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scriven Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 The Cambridge looks like a nice player but if you want to run a digital signal out to your pre then you would be wasting money on the fancy DAC in it since you would be using the DAC in your pre. I run two Sony CD changers, a CDP-CX355 and a CDP-CX455. The 355 is a 300 CD changer and the 455 is a 400 CD changer. I take an optical digital signal from each of them to the pre. I have not looked at the prices lately but I know I paid less than $300 for the 355. I have been very happy with them. Happy hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoth Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 PHILIPS 963SA, 239.99 at www.bhphotovideo.com, Read reviews at www.audioreview.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgb Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Wow, that's a damn nice price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoth Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Go to www.amusicdirect.com and read important information about the 963SA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankhoss Posted July 22, 2004 Author Share Posted July 22, 2004 Thanks for all of the replies, everyone!! And, I'm not using a pre. Just a CD player and receiver. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankhoss Posted July 22, 2004 Author Share Posted July 22, 2004 D'oh, I just realized something. I need it to be at least a 5-disc changer as well. Sorry for not being specific in my original post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scriven Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 ---------------- On 7/22/2004 10:32:30 PM Lankhoss wrote: Thanks for all of the replies, everyone!! And, I'm not using a pre. Just a CD player and receiver. Thanks again. ---------------- My comments remain the same whether you are going into a separate preamp or a receiver. (A receiver is just a tuner, preamp and power amp all in one box.) If you are going to take the digital signal out of the CD player then the only part of the player you are using is the laser reader. Any money spent on the digital to analog portion of the player is wasted since you will not be using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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