Is the standard Opamp only in the analogue side of the output, or does it also have an effect on the digital side?
I have a spare Burson Audio V6 Vivid that I am tempted to graft into the circuit.
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Pioneer PD-S703 Opamps question
Is the standard Opamp only in the analogue side of the output, or does it also have an effect on the digital side?
I have a spare Burson Audio V6 Vivid that I am tempted to graft into the circuit.
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I had some time to kill, so I have fitted a DIP8 socket to the PCB, and installed a Burson V6 Vivid in it.
As the case was open, I also lost the standard captive power lead, and fitted the spare Mark Grant DSP2.5 I had, soldering the end directly to the CDP input.
The best thing is that I have put it all back together and it still works.
Spinning my first CD, Faithless - To all new arrivals and it sounds superb. No idea if it is much different from before, but the bass “seems more powerful.”
I am quite happy with the mods, and I am now tempted by a clock upgrade, but ideally would need to find some instructions on how to do this.
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I did a clock upgrade, went from this:
To this:
Seriously though have you not considered getting a more modern player? I know it seems like five minutes ago to us but it's from 1994 which was almost 30 years ago.
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Is a modern player going to be any better?
And a new clock will cost me €150. How much will a new player cost me?
I quite like the sound of the one I have….
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They tend to have lower jitter which is what the clock thing is supposedly all about.Originally Posted by CageyH
Does your Pioneer have Legato Link? I always thought that was audible and not in a good way.
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TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.
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It does. I prefer this to my Alpha 7SE, so as I have two CD players, I have little interest in a 3rd.
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Oh come on - You don't need to really worry about how many CD players you have until it hits double figures.It does. I prefer this to my Alpha 7SE, so as I have two CD players, I have little interest in a 3rd.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.
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So what would be the suggested upgrade/new CD transport?
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ripping and streaming lol
its cheap, and quality is same. its easier too. putting cds into a drawer and back into a box is something that gets old quite fast
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I am not sure that ripping and streaming is better.
Maybe a dedicated streamer, built for only that would be, but the sound coming from the old PD-S703 now is lovely.
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