Does a ripped cd onto a digital format sound better than the cd played on the cdp

@cleads

"If a digital signal is not comprised of "ones and zeros," then what is it? Are you saying the data is analog even before the signal enters the DAC?"

Yes, that's exactly it.  It's counter intuitive.  For an explanation see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grzoqEb2KMk&feature=youtu.be

@cleeds

Yes, in the wires they are analog signals intended to look like square waves.  You may call that a digital signal if you like but they are subject to all the problems of transmitting analog signals.  That is why, for example, some "digital" cables sound better than others--just like analog cables.

@cleeds

Then how is it that some "digital" cables sound better than others?  Or do you deny that?