First, I would like to state that I'm looking at this from one point of view... Digital connection only.
Does it really matter how much you spend on a CD player for it's sound quality? If you invested in a really good A/V or Pre-Amp such as a Meridian, Theta, Bryston, Mac, Linn, Mark Lev, Classe or Audio Research and connect the player to the digital input, does it matter? I think in this regards one should only focus on the video quality of the player if it is dubbing as the DVD player as well.
My thought is... if I'm only using the digital out on the CD/DVD player, then the D/A conversion is taking place at the Pre-Amp? Correct?
If I'm not using the DAC's in the player, like a Red Book CD player. Does it really make a difference?
I have been told by several sources that it does, but I just can not believe that. Digital is Digital, and if the CD player is not processing the source then how can it make a difference? Maybe if it had a decent transport but what else could make a inpact on the sound?
I can see if I got a really good Red Book CD player... such as a Audio Aero, Wadia, Audio Research and went from the CD's player analog output to a A/V or Pre-Amp bypass, then I would reap the benifits of the player.
I wanted to see if anyone had any thoughts out this matter.
Thanks
Does it really matter how much you spend on a CD player for it's sound quality? If you invested in a really good A/V or Pre-Amp such as a Meridian, Theta, Bryston, Mac, Linn, Mark Lev, Classe or Audio Research and connect the player to the digital input, does it matter? I think in this regards one should only focus on the video quality of the player if it is dubbing as the DVD player as well.
My thought is... if I'm only using the digital out on the CD/DVD player, then the D/A conversion is taking place at the Pre-Amp? Correct?
If I'm not using the DAC's in the player, like a Red Book CD player. Does it really make a difference?
I have been told by several sources that it does, but I just can not believe that. Digital is Digital, and if the CD player is not processing the source then how can it make a difference? Maybe if it had a decent transport but what else could make a inpact on the sound?
I can see if I got a really good Red Book CD player... such as a Audio Aero, Wadia, Audio Research and went from the CD's player analog output to a A/V or Pre-Amp bypass, then I would reap the benifits of the player.
I wanted to see if anyone had any thoughts out this matter.
Thanks
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