i wouldn't waste my money on a fancy CD player, since you won't be using the DAC section. look for a used high end Sony or a Meridian 500. The 500's are getting a bit old though and may be near failure. A used high end Sony on the cheap is the best bet. What you really need is a CD transport. Like the 568, the 561 lacks analog pass-thru.
OK I just bought Meridian 561M - please recommend
source(s) for CD and DVD playback
I was looking for a 568.1, but came across a good deal on 561M, so grabbed it.
The thing I'm confused is the source...
I need a great redbook CD play back and a good DVD play back with DVI/HDMI (no need for SACD/DVD-A)
I believe Meridian 561M is desined primarily for use with 'digital in' using it's internal DAC
I guess I can get a seperate pieces for CD and DVD,
or get a nice DVD player that can act as a good CD transport
What are the options that will match nicely with the 561M?
I'm thinking about Arcam DV79. Is this a good enough CD transport for 561M?
If I pick up Meridian 508.24 CDP, how am I supposed to connect the two? use the CDP's DAC or do the digital connection and use teh 561M's DAC?
Thanks...
I was looking for a 568.1, but came across a good deal on 561M, so grabbed it.
The thing I'm confused is the source...
I need a great redbook CD play back and a good DVD play back with DVI/HDMI (no need for SACD/DVD-A)
I believe Meridian 561M is desined primarily for use with 'digital in' using it's internal DAC
I guess I can get a seperate pieces for CD and DVD,
or get a nice DVD player that can act as a good CD transport
What are the options that will match nicely with the 561M?
I'm thinking about Arcam DV79. Is this a good enough CD transport for 561M?
If I pick up Meridian 508.24 CDP, how am I supposed to connect the two? use the CDP's DAC or do the digital connection and use teh 561M's DAC?
Thanks...
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