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Do i need a CD player, or can I use Mc Book?

Hello Fellows Audiophiles.

I have decided to go digital and follow the path of progress! I think that the music quality has improved sufficiently to make that move . 

So here is my question: do I need a cd player in the chain to use as transport, or can I use my mac book pro?

Or should I burn all my cd to the laptop and start downloading music from HD sources on the web? Will i need a preamp as well, in the chain, or would a direct DAC/amp connection be better ?

All comments, observations are welcome. Thank you.



rockanroller

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gdhal I must disagree.The level of quality in todays inexpensive DACS far surpasses most inexpensive cd players & most include Analogue Out so it will act as PreAmp..For all out assault I recommend the SMSL "M8" DSD/DXD DAC,about $250.00 DELIVERED!For simple 24/96 the HiFiMeDIY "SABRE DAC2"can't be beat for UNDER $100.00 Delivered!!!
rockanroller,Archive all cd’s on Macbook,download new HiRes music & use a Streaming Service.Start out with the Free services like Pandora...MacBook>DAC>Amp...Have a look at my headphone system for ideas...
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