I was so luck cuse I was in the same situation when I stumbled across (actual did) my old Sony portable CD player which does have optical out. I can look up the model number if needed. This player was the top of the line at the time. I also have the desktop maxed....
Max DAC + CD optical out = does NOT make Jack a dull boy!!!
Simply Rocks!!
__________________ Headphones/Earphones: UE Pro 11's, UE Pro 10's, Shure SE530, Senns HD650, Grado RS-2, AKG 701, Audio Technica W5000 Amps: Headroom Desktop loaded with DPS Class-A Power Supply, Qables iQube, Headroom Total Bithead, Mini Millet, Larocco Audio Pocket Reference Sources: Sony SACD CE555ES with full Mods, Sony SACD CE222ES, iPod 160GB Classic, iPod 80GB 5.5 gen IMOD Cables:: ALL SILVER! Qables Silvercab-Pro, Qables Silvercab LOD to 3.5mm, Qables LOD to RCA, ALO Jumbo Cryo X Silver iMod Cable other various handmade silver interconnects.
Good point! I'm especially hopeful given the reclocking functionality of the Max DAC. I'm not looking to blow cash for the sake of blowing cash, but I was feeling a little space-constrained. Since I figured out an alternate configuration, my DVD player will fit just fine.
It's been said so many times before, but a Desktop Transport would fill a pretty nice niche!
-Gian
Pick up he AKG's since your amp will love you for it. I own both the Senns and AKG's and I think the AKG's are more enjoyable then the Senns. AKG's transparency really shines!
__________________ Headphones/Earphones: UE Pro 11's, UE Pro 10's, Shure SE530, Senns HD650, Grado RS-2, AKG 701, Audio Technica W5000 Amps: Headroom Desktop loaded with DPS Class-A Power Supply, Qables iQube, Headroom Total Bithead, Mini Millet, Larocco Audio Pocket Reference Sources: Sony SACD CE555ES with full Mods, Sony SACD CE222ES, iPod 160GB Classic, iPod 80GB 5.5 gen IMOD Cables:: ALL SILVER! Qables Silvercab-Pro, Qables Silvercab LOD to 3.5mm, Qables LOD to RCA, ALO Jumbo Cryo X Silver iMod Cable other various handmade silver interconnects.
Yes I agree, although a quality transport with a philips laser mechanism like the Pro 1. It would look fantastic, Desktop with the DPS and Transport side by side on a counter.
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A census taker once tried to test my headphones, I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.
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