What CD and SACD player have a discreet audio

section rather than op-amps. Current or recent models please.

Thanks for your input.

whatjd09-10-2015 3:50am

whatjd OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,139 posts 10-03-2015 at 02:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The same as in quality pre-amps. Using IC chips or op-amps are not thought of as high-end in pre-amps and the same could be said of the audio output sections of cd/sacd players. If these integrated circuit or op-amps were of any merit then we would have many acceptable pre-amps with them....but we don't. Their only real advantage has to do with cost and ease of manufacture.
zd542 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,339 posts 10-03-2015 at 06:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I forgot to mention this in my other post. Another option would be to get a good mass market player like a Sony 9000ES and send it out to be modded. The op amps are usually removed as part of the mod.
melbguy1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 1,438 posts 10-03-2015 at 06:58am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree with Whatjd's comments above. I know my Vitus SCD-025MkII cdp uses discrete analogue stages derived from the SL-102 preamp. I've also replaced stock 4 x OPA627AP ic op amps in my previous Ayon CD-5s with Burson Single HD discrete op amps and have heard the improvement with my own ears. Basically music sounded less digital (more analogue), music came from a blacker background, bass improved & soundstage width doubled. The difference to my ears was clear.