I would explore the option of using a cheap transport, a cheap cd player or dvd player of resonable build quality and add a Beresford DAC which doubles as a headphone amp.
1. have you already got a CD player?
2. have you got a headphone amp?
3 What is your current kit?
4 budget?
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If you already have a cheap CD player (or in fact DVD player), I suggest getting a Beresford DAC, and using the headphone socket provided. Its really musical, even if it isn't on par with a decent headphone amp.
thfcwestlower:I would explore the option of using a cheap transport, a cheap cd player or dvd player of resonable build quality and add a Beresford DAC which doubles as a headphone amp.
Beresford is good and all you need is a cheapo DVD player as a transport.
or Marantz cd48, cd 63, cd 67 as they were known for the phone out quality for peanuts (volume control build in too!).
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Okay, thanks for the advice everyone. My current CD player is an old Technics SLPG something from Richer Sounds circa 1995!
I'll check out the Marantz and then the Beresford DAC. Cheers
1995 isn't so old. Providing the player is still working, AND has a digital out, then I would seriously consider the Beresford. It will take it to a different level.
Thaiman: thfcwestlower:I would explore the option of using a cheap transport, a cheap cd player or dvd player of resonable build quality and add a Beresford DAC which doubles as a headphone amp.
Beresford is good and all you need is a cheapo DVD player as a transport.
or Marantz cd48, cd 63, cd 67 as they were known for the phone out quality for peanuts (volume control build in too!).
+1 on the Marantz idea. i used to have a Marantz CD52 mkII and as well as making a decent cdp its headphone output was also quite decent! available on ebay for about 50 quid
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