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Pioneer CD & DVD as Transports

Looking for inexpensive transport for redbook to a non-oversampling DAC. Which Pioneers are most worthy overall, and which are best value?
If only to be used as a transport, do the newer models hold much advantage over the older ones? Cheers,
Spencer
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sogood51
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563A or 578A Pioneer players are pretty darn good for around $100...I'll guess the higher priced models may be somewhat better even?

I used my 563A as a transport with my Counterpoint DAC for a while...I was surprised how good it sounded to be honest, somewhat lacking in weight (heft) though compared to better transports.

Dave
sogood51
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If you can find a Counterpoint DA-10A with the ultra-analog card upgrade at Audiogon or Ebay in your price range...grab it.

I'll rate it much higher than Jafox did above . I've compared mine using a pioneer transport and Apogee digital cable against two $3,000 players...at least a tie with both to my ear.

Dave
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