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    JimTT replied to the thread CD playr DAC if amp has one?.

    Thanks. Maybe the Rotal a10Mk 2 would suit. But are there any cheaper options? I'm happy to add external bluetooth. AS well using a hoe...

    Dec 7, 2024
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    JimTT replied to the thread CD playr DAC if amp has one?.

    Thanks. I'm having trouble with the amp finding. If i put a max budget on it at £600 and if the only features I want are 1. a good...

    Dec 7, 2024
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    JimTT reacted to Al ears's post in the thread CD playr DAC if amp has one? with Like.

    Ultimately it will depend on the amplifier you decide to get. It doesn't need to include a dac if you then intended to attach a cd...

    Dec 7, 2024
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    JimTT replied to the thread CD playr DAC if amp has one?.

    Yes, aside from the speakers I'm building a new system - so yes I should go to a shop for a listen. I'm unfortunately shy about such...

    Dec 7, 2024
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    JimTT reacted to Fandango Andy's post in the thread CD playr DAC if amp has one? with Like.

    Looks are subjective, but the case is an old design going back about 20 years. Most other Marantz amps use the new design with the round...

    Dec 7, 2024
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    JimTT reacted to Al ears's post in the thread CD playr DAC if amp has one? with Like.

    Not necessarily. If you are happy with the DAC included in the amp itself then all you need is a CD transport. The big issue is many CD...

    Dec 7, 2024
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    JimTT replied to the thread CD playr DAC if amp has one?.

    Thanks for your verbose offering! It is agood point you make that personla preference is a huge part of it. It isn't the case that one...

    Dec 7, 2024
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    JimTT reacted to jetblack9090's post in the thread CD playr DAC if amp has one? with Like.

    No it doesn't need an external DAC, a lot of people use one because they believe it nets them better sound, I would say sometimes it...

    Dec 7, 2024
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    JimTT replied to the thread CD playr DAC if amp has one?.

    Hi, thanks. Yes I was thinking that if I get a cheaper CD player I can get a more expensive amp. So if I connect via analog the CD...

    Dec 7, 2024
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    JimTT posted the thread CD playr DAC if amp has one? in Hi-Fi.

    Does a CD player need a DAC if the amp it is being plugged into has one? Why is plugging in a Marantz CD6007 any better than plugging...

    Dec 7, 2024
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    JimTT replied to the thread brand new mini system or second hand seperates?.

    Just wanted to thank you again. I'm feeling a lot more clarity this morning, My head was spinning a little yesterday with all the new...

    Nov 14, 2024
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    JimTT reacted to Cricketbat70's post in the thread brand new mini system or second hand seperates? with Like.

    Your N8 must have had a lot more use than my N7, still going strong but with hindsight I wish I'd waited for the N9 when Spotify was...

    Nov 13, 2024
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    JimTT replied to the thread brand new mini system or second hand seperates?.

    Thanks everyone. Lots of sound advice. Think I'm gonna get a CD player (prob the Denon one) and attach it to the old R8, and bide my...

    Nov 13, 2024
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    JimTT reacted to Al ears's post in the thread brand new mini system or second hand seperates? with Like.

    The Denon DCD600ne that I suggested, being a better deck than Cambridge, also has an optical out should he wish to use that into the...

    Nov 13, 2024
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    JimTT replied to the thread brand new mini system or second hand seperates?.

    Ok thanks. Yeah the amp is exactly £100 (though the seller has added a bluetooth card). I'll take that on board an forget that amp You...

    Nov 13, 2024

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