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Best upper end CD player with digital inputs

Want to upgrade from my Naim CD5 and am looking for a better redbook player which also has AES XLR type digital input. The goal is to run the digital output of my Lynx soundcard into the CD player and use its DAC. I have considered a standalone DAC but the killing 2 birds with one stone approach seems better...I would appreciate any others comments who have tried such a "music server" type setup with their PC sending digital input to be converted by the high end DACs in a good many of the more expensive CD players. Thanks
rlkern_dallas
rlkern_dallas OP
12 posts
 
sounds like a lot of votes for the opus
It appears that is is only spdif rca for the input
I'm not certain if that can be converted from xlr via and adaptor. not to mention that I am running the cable a good distance from the server upstairs to the main system downstairs--I guess XLR balanced is better for great distances on digital signals as well.
Perhaps the Accuphase has an option?
mejames
986 posts
 
both I and unclejeff forgot to mention the Audio Aero Capitol Mark 2 has a excellent 100 step remote control variable volume output alleviating the need for a preamp.
this CD player lives up to the hype its had its the real deal. Believe the hype
914nut
100 posts
 
My Burmester 001 can do that. Rave review in latest Stereophile.
bwyoung
140 posts
 
Rlkern, If you are really interested in the Opus, I would simply call Jeff Kalt at RA and ask if it can be retro'd for you.
rlkern_dallas OP
12 posts
 
How about the musical fidelity trivista SACD?
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