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Old guy needs recommendation request for old CD players / DAC

I plan to use one of the following old CD players in my audio system and would like to know your recommendations on which one will provide better sonics and whether to use the DAC as well. The player will be used in an all-tube Conrad Johnson rig.

JVC XLZ-1050TN CD player (built like a battleship and highly reviewed in its time)
Oppo 980H DVD/CD player (also highly rated in its day)

MyDac DAC by Micromega

Thanks!

(pardon the heading, but I can't seem to remove the word 'request')

p_wolfe

Showing 4 responses by larryro2

larryro2
137 posts
 

Think I’ll hold on to the California Audio Lab CD

player

to be honest the loudness level of the bilateral tinnitus is so high that any improvement in audio quality is not even noticeable!

now my audio gear is more of a tinnitus masker than a source of acoustic enjoyment. 

I had a bunch of  v high end separates ( Boulder , Quad, McIntosh, Belles, AR, etc etc )!that are all gone because of the tinnitus!

All tube gear gone too!

I would like a new integrated amp and trade the Rotel A-14 but not sure if it would matter?????

any integrated amp suggestions?

 

larryro2
137 posts
 

Anyone have an opinion on my

calif audio lab ikon mark Ii  CDplayer with BOSS up grade?

should I keep it?

 

larryro2
137 posts
 

California Audio CD Ikon Mark Ii is my CD player

Has analog and digital (18 bit) output

works very well 

keep or sell for new?? 

larryro2
137 posts
 

Thx

 

presently my listening is via Qobuz 

internet transmission is not great

 

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