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Buzzing in Speaker while Playing CDs
I finally had some time to work on diagnosing the problem of the buzzing. The first thing I did was to disconnect & clean all of the cables & verified that all of the connections were solid. With the help of my son-in-law we followed the s... 
Buzzing in Speaker while Playing CDs
Thank you so much for the response. Life has been busy lately. But as soon as I get back into town next week, the diagnosing will commence.  
Buzzing in Speaker while Playing CDs
Thank you, yeti42. As soon as I start diagnosing the problem, I will certainly check all connections, bolts, screws, etc. before assuming that there is an issue with the circuitry of the CD transport or the DAC.  
Buzzing in Speaker while Playing CDs
Thank you, danager & audphile1. Looks like I will have to postpone my diagnosing for a couple of weeks due to commitments. But I will definitely follow up on your suggestions & report back with my findings. Thank you for your willingness ... 
Buzzing in Speaker while Playing CDs
Yage:  It is a steady buzzing sound only when a CD is playing.  
Non-Compressed Alternative of CDs
Thank you so much for the information! 
Non-Compressed Alternative of CDs
For now, I tend to concur with lowrider57. I will likely continue to purchase CDs whenever possible.In addition to discogs.com, are they other recommended sources for CDs? In the past I have used Amazon & CD Universe. But often certain CDs are... 
Non-Compressed Alternative of CDs
Thank you for sharing your experience. This definitely will give me some direction. One quick clarification:  When you say that "TIDAL also does not integrate ripped CD's which is a bummer", are you suggesting that CDs cannot be ripped from the do... 
Non-Compressed Alternative of CDs
Thank you for the information. I'll do my research. 
Non-Compressed Alternative of CDs
Can I assume that music downloaded from these sites are non-compressed? 
Cambridge Audio CD Player Has Died
My pleasure. 
Cambridge Audio CD Player Has Died
Thank you  for the information.  
Cambridge Audio CD Player Has Died
jl35:  Did you experience any appreciable increase in quality of sound after a period of "break-in"? 
Cambridge Audio CD Player Has Died
Well, the Cambridge Audio CXC transport arrived. I connected it into my system along with the Schiit Multibit DAC. So far I am quite pleased. [Now there is a caveat here. As a photographer, what is pleasing to the eye is inherently subjective. Sim... 
Cambridge Audio CD Player Has Died
Certainly.