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Stupid DAC question

I am currently using an old Denon DCD620 cdp and want to upgrade. I have discovered way more info that my feeble brain can comprehend. Thus I seek wisdom from the audiophiliacs on this forum. I was considering using the MSB Link Dac 3 as an upgrade but found out that I need a digital output which the Denon cdp does not have (stone age cdp, I know). Would I be better off buying an inexpensive cdp and a Link Dac 3 or just buying a good cdp such as a Rega Planet 2000 AND will I notice an apreciable difference from the ancient Denon (some say a cd player is a cd player and there isn't much real difference in quality of sound). Sorry for being so long winded.
Dennis
dennzio
simontju
257 posts
 
Anyone who is considering upgrade of his/her front end must listen to SACD/CD Players. For example, Sony 333e (retail $1,200) can be bought new for $600. I never heard Dan W upgrades, I am sure that they are very good, but I heard that Richard Kern (www.audiomod.com) does with his mod - its unbeliveble!. In a few days, new Sony multichannel, mutidisc SACD/CD will be coming; street price is about $300. I had IAWA/Link III both modified by Stan Warren - very goos sound but you can't even compare it to SACD. Additionally there are about 450 SACD titles, so choice is here. At any rate, the best luck. Simon
dennzio OP
8 posts
 
Thank you all very much. I think I am getting addicted to this Hi Fi business, wish the mrs. shared my enthusiasm.
Dennis
roentgen66dbdd
24 posts
 
The SACD question will linger until it joins the format graveyard along with Elcassette, DCC, DAT prerecorded, laser disc, Beta and 8-track. 450 titles is not even close to what I have in my personal CD collection. The software people are NOT on board and the format will die with that alone.

Logic carries little weight, marketing is everything. SACD will die and clear the way for even more research to extend the performance and longevity of the lowly CD.
no_money
638 posts
 
Did your psychic give you that information Roen? Maybe you could provide us with the winning lottery numbers and some good stocks to buy.
wildmonkeysects
12 posts
 
Am reminded of a Woody Allen routine where he and and Diane Keaton are at their respective shrinks discussing the frequency of their intimate encounters: he says hardly ever, only a couple/few times a week; she says way too often, a couple/few times a week.

As to the orig question, try an HDCD compatible Rotel 991, and if the urge to upgrade still lingers, mod it with an LCAudio clock and stick it on a Black Diamond carbon fiber shelf.

For no_money: the answer is none. Wait till after the impeachment before buying any securities.

Watching the power meter spin backwards,

WMS
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