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Cambridge Audio CD Player Has Died
Thank you for the link. However, I opted to exchange the defective Azur 840C for a discount on the CXC transport. 
Music Hall vs. Schiit
Thank you, Tom. I will report back. 
Music Hall vs. Schiit
Will do. Thank you for your help. Truly appreciate it!Kit 
Music Hall vs. Schiit
Interestingly, I ended up ordering the Schiit Modi Multibit DAC & a Blue Jeans coax cable today -- same as that of tomcarr.My plan is to connect the DAC to my existing Cambridge Audio Azur 840C which decided to commit suicide. If I am lucky &a... 
Music Hall vs. Schiit
Thank you, jtcf. That confirms my limited understanding of interconnects. I might add that in the past I followed the debate on whether there was a perceptible difference between the lower-shelf $5 cable & the off-the-scale $3,500 item. Withou... 
Music Hall vs. Schiit
Once I decide on a DAC, I will need either a coaxial or optical cable for input from the transport to the DAC. Without getting into a protracted discussion on the esoterics of cables, is there any fundamental differences between a coaxial & op... 
Music Hall vs. Schiit
Thank you, biketony. 
Music Hall vs. Schiit
I can't disagree with you. Thanks. 
Music Hall vs. Schiit
Point well-taken, mjcmt.  Thank you. 
Music Hall vs. Schiit
The difficulty is that each DAC has its own musical signature. And in addition, how a DAC plays is dependent upon one's other audio components. So it seems to me that there is a certain "crap shoot" until you can actually audition a DAC in your au... 
Cambridge Audio CD Player Has Died
Thank you. I will keep my eyes open. 
Music Hall vs. Schiit
I read a couple of tech reviews on the Schiit Modi Multibit which were quite disparaging. 
Cambridge Audio CD Player Has Died
Thank you, jtcf, for your response. According to Roy Hall, the 25.3 is indeed less analytical. However, that is no longer in production & my limited search cannot find one in anyone's inventory.I am also looking at the Schiit Modi 3. 
Music Hall vs. Schiit
Thank you, mjcmt, for your thoughts. 
Music Hall vs. Schiit
I cannot argue that the ARC SP16 preamp may not be one of the better tube unit for producing a warm, non-analytical sound since auditioning experience is limited. However, by comparing it to solid state units like the Rotel 10 years ago, the SP16 ...