for me, optical is more of an issue than the cd bank as a transport. I would argue (with coax) that she would see a huge gain with a different DAC (since the one in the player is weak at best) so it would be definitely worth it. Someone else will have to comment on the optical part though - that might be a deal breaker...
Using Sony 300 disk CD changer as transport
I am planning to purchase a DAC for my sister who currently is using a Sony cd changer mostly as a convenience. Preferrably I would rather buy a cdp since it is probably beeter in term of performance, but my sister doesn't want to have to change disk every time.
So I wonder if the Sony is a good transport and it is worth it to buy a DAC at all? This particular model only has an optical out.
So I wonder if the Sony is a good transport and it is worth it to buy a DAC at all? This particular model only has an optical out.