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Outboard Dac's...Do they make a big difference?

Hi Folks,
I own a Mcintosh MVP 831 DVD/CD player, and am wondering if a DAC like the PS Audio digital link 3 or Cambridge Dac magic would give this 10 year old player any sonic upgrades. The Mac has a smooth sweet sound, but I'm not sure if resolution is at its best. Thanks for any input on your experiences using DACS.
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dcstep
1,518 posts
 
Muralman1, I wish my Lambda transport hadn't crapped out. I'd be real curious to hear it with my Playback Designs DAC. Oh well...

Dave
muralman1
1,527 posts
 
Hi Dave, my Lambda has had a music uplift, and a new wheel change. I have trouble with a faulty door. I know what I have, and I know the really deep overdraw in my budget buying the equal new.

I had to go to an acquaintance in Europe for the wheel.

Vince
dcstep
1,518 posts
 
I know that with some effort that I could rehab the Lambda. It's a little frustrating that PS is about 30-miles away, but they have no interest in some fairly simple repairs. The parts are the issue, as you indicate.

Anyway, I already did the bank withdrawal for the replacement. ;-)

Dave
muralman1
1,527 posts
 
I will try to get info where to get a wheel, and I will ask what improvement was made to the transport. I know there was a diode change. The Lambda is a dark sounding transport. The diode opens up all the highs...... Quite uncanny stuff!
goatwuss
877 posts
 
Dcstep - I took a look at your pics... Great digital front end, but you've got to build a room, and get some real speakers, man :-)
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