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which budget DVD player for output to DAC?

I am considering buying an MSB Link or Perpetual DAC
and using a DVD player as input to it. What would be a
decent budget DVD player for this purpose - quality transport, proper digital audio outputs
for the DAC (or DIP)? Furthermore, would there be an advantage to putting a DIP (e.g. Monarchy) in between the DVD and the DAC?

Thanks - Keith
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ramstl
342 posts
 
I would also like to get some feedback on cheap transports. I don't think it is too late to be using external DAC's and for me there are a number of reasons why it makes a lot of sense.

I'm presently using a MSB Gold Link III. I want the transport to be able to read CD, CDR, DVD, DVDA. Any suggestions?
golden_ears
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The problem with "budget" dvd players is that they are built poorly. They use cheap parts, flimsy transports and they weigh about six pounds. Any half-decent CD player, even an old one with a quality transport mechanism, will sound better as a transport.
ramstl
342 posts
 
I'm sure you are right, I've used a Rega and I'm currently using a Meridian 506.20 to satisfaction but an old CD player will not play DVD's or DVDA's, which is why I asked.

Frankly I don't care what the form is but rather the function is more important. I'll put up with plastic if it produce the sound I desire.

So, again, does anyone have an experienced, educated opinion on a cheap DVD player that would function well as a transport?
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