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can i improve my system with a better cd player?

I upgraded just about everything except my cd player. I just use my old sony dvp s7000 as my cd player. In the past I thought all cd player were the same until yesterday when I tried using my ps3 as the player. I instantly heard a big difference. Now I'm thinking I can actually improve my sound by buying a new player can someone recommend something under 500 buciks? I like buying used since my system is dated itself but it still sounds decent to me.
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rlwainwright
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You *might* be able to score an Oppo BDP-83SE for that money now. That unit had a VERY good analog 2-channel section. And, it gives you the ability to play ANY shiny disc available today...

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rlwainwright
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I just scanned the Agon ads, there is an 83 available for $600. Stretch your budget by $100 and you will have a superlative player...
rlwainwright
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When thinking about which unit is doing the digital to analog conversion, think of it this way:

If the cable(s) connecting the player to the DSP-A1 are analog cables (RCA) the signal is analog and the player has already done the digital to analog conversion.

If the cable connecting the player to the DSP-A1 is digital (TOSLink or Coax) the signal has not been converted yet and is still digital. Therefore, the DSP-A1 MUST do the digital to analog conversion...

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