+1 @ghdprentice In addition to the optical connection likely being the lowest quality you’re doing additional optical conversions and resolution may be limited to 24/96 as well depending on the implementation of your components. Go with coax.
Which DAC would be better to play my cds through?
My cd player is a Denon DCM-390, and my integrated amp is a Denon pma-600ne. I was wondering which one's dac would be better for playing my cds through. The cd player has rca connections and digital outs. So would i be better off using the rca cables plugged into the "cd" ports on my amp, or using the optical audio cable to use the amps dac.
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@ghdprentice @soix Im already using the coaxial port on my amp with my 4k Blu-ray player, so its either optical or rca. |
@elmer444 DCM-390 has coaxial out. Your best option is to use it to feed the external DAC then use that DAC’s RCA analog outs to drive the amp. A decent external DAC can be had used under $500. If you are looking to use the amp’s dac then it’s a matter of priority. If you prioritize cd playback then use coax from 390 into that amp dac and use optical with blue ray |
You’ve received some great info from some very knowledgeable people, might I suggest this. Are you currently using an entry level coax cable for your Blu-ray to receiver connection? Try an Audioquest Forrest or Cinnamon digital coax cable. Get one from Amazon that offers a 30 day return policy and try it on your CD and see. Since you’ll have to disconnect your Blu-ray , try it on both and see ( hear ) if there’s an improvement. Other than that you’re stuck at the starting line. Regards, Mike B. |
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