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Newbie question concerning connections

Hello All,

I am not very knowledgeable on the subject of audio gear and have a question concerning connection of my CD player to my receiver.

I have a Jolida JD-100 CD player which has a tube output stage.  I swapped the stock tubes for a pair of GE triple mica black plate tubes which I purchased used.  I think it was a slight but noticeable improvement.  I currently have it connected to my Anthem MRX-310 receiver via the analog output.  If I understand correctly, this way the D/A conversion is handled by the chip set in the Jolida and is passed through the receiver with little processing.  The Jolida also has the option of digital output. 

If I use the digital output, then the D/A conversion would be handled by the receiver, ( correct me if I am wrong here ) and any benefit if the tube upgrade would be lost.  The receiver is a newer unit compared the CD player so I am wondering which would do the better job of processing the signal from digital to analog. 

I know I can try the switch and let my ears decide but I also know there are a lot of very knowledgeable people on this forum.

Which do you think would be the better way to make the connection and why?  All opinions are appreciated.

Thanks in advance........John. 
johnmark101

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Thanks for the response.

But in regards to my question, which way would be better in your opinion, digital or analog out from the CD player.  My guess is that it depends on which does a better D/A conversion, the receiver or the player, which would be based on which has better processing......which I guess is what I am asking in the end.  The CD player uses the Burr / Brown DAC.  No idea about the receiver.
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