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Improve the sound of my CD Player?

I have a Marantz 67SE going to my Lexicon DC1, I’m using the digital out because the DC1 converts everything to digital anyway. From what I’ve read here, and other places, I should do other things first before getting a new transport. This is where I am looking for help, what can I do to improve the sound of my system – short of replacing the DC1, (don’t want to spend that kind of money yet). If I get an inexpensive DAC I assume I will have to have the analog output go to my amps (Monarchy Deluxe 100) because sending it to the DC1 will defeat the purpose of the DAC. If I do this I would guess the DAC would have to have a volume control. I do not have much experience with 2 channel so any suggestions would be very much appreciated.

Thanks,
Phil
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seandtaylor99
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A Monarchy DIP jitter reducer improved the sound of my CD67, which is driving a monarchy DAC. I think that the CD67 digital out is NOT good quality, and the CD67 is inherently a high jitter player. However check if the Lexicon does data reclocking, since this will render a DIP less effective.
For $100 used the DIP improved clarity and imaging substantially.
On the positive side the CD67 build quality is fantastic. I've had mine 6 years and it has not skipped once. I'm loath to swap it for a "better" transport that might not be so reliable.
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