Yeah, I hate to say it but.... I get better (if not Whole World of Difference) fidelity in every parameter when I route my XA5400's Red Book output through my much-maligned-on-this-website's Mytek Brooklyn Bridge. With hybrid discs, the Mytek BB actually makes my Sony's Red Book CD output come whisper close to what I get from the Sony's SACD feed. Yeah, it could be an EQ difference, but sometimes I actually prefer what the Mytek delivers.
Sony XA5400Es CD Player DAC Upgrade?
I was wondering if using an outboard DAC with my Sony CD player would improve the sound?
It sounds good now, but I am curious if anyone has used other DACs to improve the sound.
I use it in a bedroom headphone system. The music goes from the Sony player to a Woo WA22 headphone amp.
It sounds good now, but I am curious if anyone has used other DACs to improve the sound.
I use it in a bedroom headphone system. The music goes from the Sony player to a Woo WA22 headphone amp.