CD play for Pioneer SC-LX81

[Boca]

what CD player would you pair with the Pioneer SC-LX81 or is a transport a better option, using the internal DAC's of the pioneer?

Thanks I have been thinking of getting a dedicated player. any other suggestions would be great.

 

[Anonymous]

Boca:
what CD player would you pair with the Pioneer SC-LX81 or is a transport a better option, using the internal DAC's of the pioneer?

Thanks I have been thinking of getting a dedicated player. any other suggestions would be great.

I've tried my Marantz with both the analogue and digital outpus and didn't notice much of a difference but it is only a budget player. I don't use it anymore as I've connected a NAS and networked it to the receiver, I have noticed a difference with this and it is better than the player. I may try an external dac at some point from a media extender or something and also try it on the CD player as well.

 

[Boca]

Thanks, I was looking at using an external drive and doing the same but, I was thinking wouldn't the higher end cd player be better.

I am reading that a lot belive the external DAC is the way to go.

Can any of the gurus give me an idea??

 

[drummerman]

You don't state what Blue Ray player you are using but Pioneers BDP-51FD is a decent enough cdp and with pioneers proprietary jitter reducing locking system (forgot the name) it should make a very good match with the companies AV/receivers. I believe that applies to all new pioneer BR players.

 

[Boca]

I am using a PS3 right now. it was better than my old HK cd player. I was going to do the BDP-51FD but the new Pioneers are coming out. they are avalible in North America. I am not sure what route to take

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/HomeEntertainment/Blu-rayDisc+DVD/PioneerBlu-rayDiscPlayers

the 320 seems to be the replacement for the 51FD ( which is not being discontinued in North america)

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/HomeEntertainment/Blu-rayDisc+DVD/EliteBlu-rayDiscPlayers

and the 23FD seems to be the replacement for the BDP-05FD/BDP-LX71

 

[drummerman]

Can't help you on your choice but spending a lot on a cdp with an AV Receiver is perhaps a bit of a waste. Pioneer seem to pay attention to the audio section on their BR players more than some others. As you have a Pioneer Receiver they probably would make a good match sonically and visually. Best of luck.