Firstly ...I didnt know which forum to post this question in, but its kinda (very) analog in nature🙂
And so moderators, please move as you see fit.
HI Folks
I am putting together a secondary system based primarily on vinyl but also including CD format.
This system will get used a lot as its in the den just off the kitchen so of course I am looking for decent sound.
Regarding the CD equipment… I have two typical mid 90’s CD players that have both digital RCA out and Toslink output ports.
I would like to put one of them back in to service in this secondary system.
They have both proven to be very reliable over the years and so I would like to stick with them.
But my understanding is that DAC’s and the analog sections that follow the DAC have come a long way since these old CD players were sold.
So I am thinking of using these CD players as transports and buying one of these new thoroughly modern but inexpensive DAC’s.
But will doing this actually improve the sound over what these (old tech?) garden variety players can provide?
And are these new DACs a good fit for this purpose or are they really intended for something else?
Thank you all and best regards.
Curt
And so moderators, please move as you see fit.
HI Folks
I am putting together a secondary system based primarily on vinyl but also including CD format.
This system will get used a lot as its in the den just off the kitchen so of course I am looking for decent sound.
Regarding the CD equipment… I have two typical mid 90’s CD players that have both digital RCA out and Toslink output ports.
I would like to put one of them back in to service in this secondary system.
They have both proven to be very reliable over the years and so I would like to stick with them.
But my understanding is that DAC’s and the analog sections that follow the DAC have come a long way since these old CD players were sold.
So I am thinking of using these CD players as transports and buying one of these new thoroughly modern but inexpensive DAC’s.
But will doing this actually improve the sound over what these (old tech?) garden variety players can provide?
And are these new DACs a good fit for this purpose or are they really intended for something else?
Thank you all and best regards.
Curt
Hi Dave and thanks for the reply.
Further question.
You mention in your reply, the Schiit Modi (R-R version).
Looking at the Schiit website just now there are two Modi DACs listed there.
The Modi (aka Modi 3+) which sells for a $129.
Then there is the Modi Multibit selling for $299
Which one of those are you referencing when you say Modi (R-R version)?
Also for the use as a DAC connected to an older CD player which input would you recommend using?
The single RCA Digital input or the Toslink (optical) input?
Thanks again Dave.
Curt
Further question.
You mention in your reply, the Schiit Modi (R-R version).
Looking at the Schiit website just now there are two Modi DACs listed there.
The Modi (aka Modi 3+) which sells for a $129.
Then there is the Modi Multibit selling for $299
Which one of those are you referencing when you say Modi (R-R version)?
Also for the use as a DAC connected to an older CD player which input would you recommend using?
The single RCA Digital input or the Toslink (optical) input?
Thanks again Dave.
Curt
Multibit = R-R version
The other version uses either an AKM chip or they may have switched to an ESS when the AKM factory burned down.
dave
The other version uses either an AKM chip or they may have switched to an ESS when the AKM factory burned down.
dave