Best CD changer...as a transport?


In using a seperate DAC and transport...it would often be nice to have the music keep playing...diner parties..etc. So, what is the best sounding..and working CD changer out there to use with an outboard DAC?? Thanks.
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If you are talking jukeboxes, I'm not sure you're going to hear any significant difference using the digital outs. Perhaps with a higher end piece like the Denon 5000. If you are using solely for party/background (non-critical listening) I'd go with a cheap changer and your DAC. If your DAC only has one digital input, save it for a good single play CD transport, and get a little better changer and use its analog output. I think the Sony ES, Pioneer Elite, and above-mentioned Denon have some of the better analog outs. Don't even think about a jukebox without a keyboard input - major PIA. If you want a five-disc, OneCall has the HK 8550 right now for 200 - dual 20-bit BB1702's, HDCD decoding - should be the later models with the quality problems fixed. The previously-mentioned (Marantz, Parasound, CAL) are good choices as well as the Adcom GCD-700. Good luck!