Help me decide: marantz cd 6004 or one of the entry level tt's (debut carbon, rega rp1, music hall). It's an odd question, but which route would get me more in sound quality on a $400 ish budget? Assume that I'm going with just stock everything. Vinyl would be a totally new thing for me, but I...

I'm trying to decide where to upgrade my system... I hope someone can help: Sony Cd/DVD player (early 2000's) --- sony receiver (early 90s) ---- sennheiser hd 558. Sounds ok, but I'm not satisfied I listen to cds. I plan to stick with this. Budget $400 max. Based on what I've read, a new Dac...

I plan to use a CD player going into a stereo receiver, and plugging the 558s into the receiver jack. Receiver is a mid 90s Sony Es gx something... Could someone tell me if this is a good plan? I know about amps and dac, but for the time being, does a stereo receiver work well with those phones...

Alright... I'm confused. I have a cable with red and white (ends?) on both sides. So identical ends. I guess it's called RCA? Hooked red and white to CD player and other red/white into stereo reciever. Cds now can play...into reciever and into my headphones (straight into reciever jack) The...

Hi folks, I'd appreciate your help! My music is all on cds. I have a sony player and stereo reciever that I will plug headphones into. I'd prefer not to get an amp just yet. To give a good picture of what I listen to: pink Floyd, Elliott smith, xtc, big star, zeppelin, Beatles, Simon and g...