Question Just one output.

[ianrjones]

Why do CD players only have one analogue output? I am looking to spend loads of money on a SACD, But my amp has no balanced inputs. I have a CD recorder. (for the car). And I want to enjoy them both. So, I want to connect SACD to the recorder, and the amp, (obviously). But this is against all the laws of hi-end kit. It's not difficult is it? Yes, I am going to replace the amp, but it will take around two years. Please don't suggest more spaghetti.

 

[twinkletoes]

Why do CD players only have one analogue output? I am looking to spend loads of money on a SACD, But my amp has no balanced inputs. I have a CD recorder. (for the car). And I want to enjoy them both. So, I want to connect SACD to the recorder, and the amp, (obviously). But this is against all the laws of hi-end kit. It's not difficult is it? Yes, I am going to replace the amp, but it will take around two years. Please don't suggest more spaghetti.

Blame drm/copy right laws. What do you want us to suggest?

 

[Ethics Gradient]

Some CD players have more than one analogue out - my old Arcam did. SACD doesn't have to have balanced connections I think - my OPPO outputs SACD on ordinary phonos.

But you can't output digital from an SACD player to prevent copying.

If your player is only bog-standard CD, it should read the CD layer that exists on most SACD's, not the hi-res layer. Never tried it, but that might not be copy-restricted in the way that the hi-res layer will be.

 

[jjbomber]

So, I want to connect SACD to the recorder, and the amp, (obviously).... Please don't suggest more spaghetti.

If you want two outputs, you need more spaghetti. Only other option is to burn CD-r discs on a computer.

 

[ianrjones]

My CD is an old Cambridge Audio AZUR 640C. With a reluctant disc tray. It has to go. Sorry, JJ Just read your suggestion,. Will a splitter reduce signal? Or worse signal bounce?

 

[ianrjones]

O.K. I just ordered TWO splitters (male to two males) They are advertised as being a sub-woofer conections.
Yes I am really confused. I know I sound like a ****-head. But I really appreciate all of your help.

 

[Gray]

Why do CD players only have one analogue output?

Because that's all most people need Ian

I want to connect SACD to the recorder, and the amp, (obviously).

You mean by analogue means to both?
Obviously, CD recorders are mainly about digital input - but they also have analogue inputs.
So if you wanted to, you could have analogue from SACD to both CD recorder and amp - by putting a tape output from your amp into the analogue input of the CDR.

But from your fault description of your Cambridge CDP, I think it's quite likely that all you might need is the part shown below.
Repaired for under £5 all in:

EDIT: not that actual part, but a new one 😆

 

[ianrjones]

Gray this is just extraordinary. I have the cables to do this. I'll go quietly into my little hole. And just read this from now on. THANKS, not just you but all of you.