Is DVD a good transport?

If my DVD has no HDCD function but my DAC has, can the HDCD signal be read from non-HDCD DVD player? Is Sony DVD a good cd transport? Thanks

ricky543b12-30-2000 2:28am

slartibartfast Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 100 posts 12-31-2000 at 12:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am using the Sony DVP-S7700 as a CD transport with a Forsell D/A. The Sony does an excellent job as a transport (and a really great DVD player too).
sndsel Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 98 posts 12-31-2000 at 01:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You might enjoy some reading at tweakaudio.com.
so6 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 12-31-2000 at 03:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Any CD player/transport can output HDCD signal to an outboard DAC via the digital output.
topkat Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 50 posts 12-31-2000 at 05:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It's a decent transport; but not the best. Your best bet is to get a dedicated CD transport on the preowned market. There are some good deals out there.