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can i improve my system with a better cd player?

I upgraded just about everything except my cd player. I just use my old sony dvp s7000 as my cd player. In the past I thought all cd player were the same until yesterday when I tried using my ps3 as the player. I instantly heard a big difference. Now I'm thinking I can actually improve my sound by buying a new player can someone recommend something under 500 buciks? I like buying used since my system is dated itself but it still sounds decent to me.
monterey
monterey OP
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Is this correct to assume. If i connect the cd player to my yamaha via RCA's, I am using the CD player to decode. If I connect the cd player via a toslink to the yamaha, I'm letting the yamaha decode??
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chazro
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Is yr Sony-7000 the old DVD player with the front face that slides down to reveal the drawer and buttons? If it is you should know that that particular unit was considered a giant-killer transport! I own one (not being used right now), I did some homework on the unit when originally purchased and it was very highly praised, especially if used with a Mietner DAC, but this was yrs ago. DAC might be the way to go, if not I'd opt for the Oppo.
rlwainwright
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You *might* be able to score an Oppo BDP-83SE for that money now. That unit had a VERY good analog 2-channel section. And, it gives you the ability to play ANY shiny disc available today...

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rlwainwright
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I just scanned the Agon ads, there is an 83 available for $600. Stretch your budget by $100 and you will have a superlative player...
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06-23-11: Monterey
Is this correct to assume. If i connect the cd player to my yamaha via RCA's, I am using the CD player to decode. If I connect the cd player via a toslink to the yamaha, I'm letting the yamaha decode??
Monterey (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

Yes, if you have only a Toslink connected, then the Yamaha is doing all of the D/A conversation and making your music.

If you use RCA only to the Yamaha, the player is making the music with its built in DAC.

If you have both connections (RCA and Toslink) used, that would depend on what you have it set to do.

In general, the DAC makes more of a difference than the transport (no DAC) used, unless the transport is of poor quality, or not working as it should
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