A viewer asks if a cheap CD player with a high-quality external DAC is better than a high-quality CD player. The video explains that most CD players have low-quality DACs, so an external DAC is often a better choice. The video also discusses the importance of the transport mechanism and the potential benefits of keeping everything inside a single unit.
60264 3 года назад 2:47This video explains how to connect a CD player to an external DAC. The presenter demonstrates the process using a Cambridge AXE 35 CD player and a Modi DAC. They also discuss what to look for when buying a vintage CD player to ensure it has the necessary digital output for connecting to an external DAC.
67755 2 года назад 3:34A viewer asks about building a digital audio chain on a budget. They want to know if a mid-level streamer with a built-in DAC is better than a separate, more expensive DAC and a cheaper streamer. The speaker advises going with the separate DAC and cheaper streamer, explaining that the DAC has a greater impact on sound quality than the streamer.
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