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Can an older Sony or Pioneer CD changer sound better with a budget DAC?

So just wondering?? If I took an older Pioneer or Sony CD changer, like the carousel type (circa1996) and connected via optical SPDF cable to a budget DAC, say the Fiio D03k... can the CD player sound better? Has anyone tried this? 
I have an older Sony ES CD player that I have connected to a highly regarded Benchmark DAC with great results. Not sure how far the budget DAC class has come??
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I can always count on a good answer from you.
I guess that the question should be something like” Would a newer 2019-20 DAC chipset and implementation at a budget cost outperform an older DAC chipset and implementation in an established product from Sony or Pioneer”. I think I am going to try it.. just to see if my hunch is correct.
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I have ordered three of the Fiio D03k devices. These are the cheapest in cost, with the most favorable reviews. I will post some very “unscientific” results for the fun of it. Ahh the audio hobby is so addictive.....
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