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Disadvantages of OP amps in output stage of CD?

I was informed that "op amps" in the output stage of a CD player can produce thin, less full, and bright sound quality in the upper midrange,(which I have heard on my CD player) In addition, I was advised that these digital by-products can be reduced by taking the digital output signal from the player and feeding it into a good DAC with a discreet class "A" output stage

The CD player I have is a modded Cambridge 550C. I don't understand "HOW" this addition will or can improve the sound quality. Will it prodice a fuller and smooother midrange?? I also don't want to add another box to the system or spend $500-600 plus for a good DAC. Any advice and comments will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
sunnyjim

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elizabeth
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"Disadvantage of xxxxxxx in xxxx" seems to be one of several theoretical buzzword/catch phrases.
They all share one thing in common. Selling some 'other' product incapable of standing up for itself. So the buzzwords nad catchphrases are thrown in with plenty of incomprehensible theory, so the possible buyer falls to the BS and shells out the cash for the 'superior' mod.
BS.
If any odd thing REALLY was the best, tens of thousands of audiophiles would be buying it, and whatever it is/was, would be out of stock.
So I jusst YAWN whenever I read some drivel about one of the hundreds of buzzwords or catchphrases.
Because it really means whatever it is they are selling. is just more of the same old crap.

Oh yeah. opamps is one of those buzzwords... So is 'fixing the problem caused by opamps'..
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