I just called the Sony service center, they said when connected to the audio jack, analog -digital - analog conversion is followed. Bypassing the ADC/DAC will make the volume control non functional.

I think I'll get an Amp/DAC setup. Thanks!!!!

Model Number : HCD-GZR5D Does this analog - digital - analog process reduce the quality of output ? Can this hi fi system bypass ADC/DAC? How to do it. Specifications

My Sony Hi Fi system does not support hi resolution Audio through the usb port. So, when I connect a hi res audio source to the audio input jack of the Sony Hi Fi system does it get further processed in the internal DAC or does it directly go to the Amplifier section ? Does the audio quality...

This information will help a lot. Thanks!!!

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Beyerdynamic DT 990 pro (250 ohm) vs Sennheiser HD 560s Which headphone is better for listening to music, mostly instrumental rock for artists like Guthrie, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Plini etc ? A comparison would really help me decide which one to buy. I require this only for listening to...

I want to purchase an Audiophile Headphone, but I am confused about the right impedance value that would be compatible with my Sony HCD-GZR5D Mini HiFi Component System. The Sony service manual says that Headphones of impedance 8 ohms or higher ( no upper limit mentioned) can be plugged. Can a...