What kind of digital output does the Technics have?-- coaxial would be preferred. IMO, the DAC is much more important to music quality than the transport, so I think plugging the Technics into a good DAC (you don't specify budget) will certainly improve music quality. When you do this, you are bypassing the Technics internal (and presumably inexpensive) DAC.
In years past I've had very good results with Adcom 600/700 DACs, but there are many good ones in that price range-- MSB also comes to mind. Good Luck. Craig
In years past I've had very good results with Adcom 600/700 DACs, but there are many good ones in that price range-- MSB also comes to mind. Good Luck. Craig