Hello
insert a piece of the wiring diagram for my Pioneer PD-91 ...
DAC Section
After BB PCM65 there is mounted a M5238.
I would like to replace with recent takeover and would like your own opinion.
Recommended to replace these?
Also change the 5534?
Thank you and forgive my bad English
insert a piece of the wiring diagram for my Pioneer PD-91 ...
DAC Section
After BB PCM65 there is mounted a M5238.
I would like to replace with recent takeover and would like your own opinion.
Recommended to replace these?
Also change the 5534?
Thank you and forgive my bad English
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pd91 Equivalent modern day dac
I love the pioneer pd91 this was one of the best CD players ever made. I had one many years ago and I have heard nothing since to match it in sound, it was better than vinyl and the detail and warmth that come from the midrange is incredible, it was as close to organic as ive ever heard.
I tried upgrading it once to then modern CD player such as marantz 67 ki sigs, myriad, rega planet and adding various dac etc but they sounded like cheap midi system cd players in comparison. I just prefer the convenience of mp3 / flac these days though but this CD player sounds exquisite in every way.
The PD 91 is still a good player but getting very long in the tooth now I wouldn't consider buying another now, can anyone give any advice of a modern DAC that will bring this sort of sound, as im only interested in playing from a PC these days. I now they were dual burr browns (16bit I think ) in this unit but what modern DAC chips can match or better this players sound, id be very interested to find out.
I love the pioneer pd91 this was one of the best CD players ever made. I had one many years ago and I have heard nothing since to match it in sound, it was better than vinyl and the detail and warmth that come from the midrange is incredible, it was as close to organic as ive ever heard.
I tried upgrading it once to then modern CD player such as marantz 67 ki sigs, myriad, rega planet and adding various dac etc but they sounded like cheap midi system cd players in comparison. I just prefer the convenience of mp3 / flac these days though but this CD player sounds exquisite in every way.
The PD 91 is still a good player but getting very long in the tooth now I wouldn't consider buying another now, can anyone give any advice of a modern DAC that will bring this sort of sound, as im only interested in playing from a PC these days. I now they were dual burr browns (16bit I think ) in this unit but what modern DAC chips can match or better this players sound, id be very interested to find out.
ebay dacs / headphone amps as good as/ better than pd91 ?????
anyone any experince with the plethora of dac's / headphone amps available on ebay these days
Would love to get that PD91 sound again or better if thats possible.
anyone any experince with the plethora of dac's / headphone amps available on ebay these days

Pioneer PD91 – any suggestions for a modern day external DAC equivalent.
Hi All
Does anyone know an equivalent DAC (or even possibly a DAC/headphone amp) that has a similar tonality and the detail resolution of a PD91 CD player. This was by far the best sounding source I’ve ever owned, but I just play mp3’s/Flac files these days so looking for a DAC as good as.
Any experience or suggestions,, please…..
Hi All
Does anyone know an equivalent DAC (or even possibly a DAC/headphone amp) that has a similar tonality and the detail resolution of a PD91 CD player. This was by far the best sounding source I’ve ever owned, but I just play mp3’s/Flac files these days so looking for a DAC as good as.
Any experience or suggestions,, please…..
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