I seem to recall that many years ago DBX made a CD player (DX5?) with processing features that claimed to do what I think you’ve seeking.
A DAC to help overcome compressed music?
I have found after upgrading my system, to a much higher level then I ever had before, that with some of the music I enjoy I can now really hear how compressed the music is. I could always tell, but now it’s really obvious to the point of wondering what I can do about it - from a digital source perspective. Would perhaps a certain type of DAC or DAC’s that have various different settings as some do, help “improve” the compression in some way? Or do I simply need to live with it? I am sure there are many others that have had this happen to them. I use a Bluesound or Qobuz currently.
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I don't know what DBX product you used in the past that you didn't care for, but these units seem to address your concerns: dbx CD player with built-in compression and expansion (technofileonline.com) DBX DX5 Compact Disc Player Manual | HiFi Engine |