[xtreme4099]

this particular one is scsi 2

 

[Hirsch]

The Apex AD600A DVD player uses an IDE interface between the transport and the rest of the player. People have reported being able to use Toshiba DVD-ROM drives (a few years back) to replace the stock drive in case of failure.

There's absolutely no reason the same thing couldn't be attempted with a CD-ROM drive. In fact, the overwhelming likelihood is that it already has.

EDIT: Actually, check a link above in this thread for an example of someone doing it with one of the NEC's.

 

[soupy]

this thing seems to have alot of potential..I just ordered me a cdr-602 for the hell of it. I'm not expecting much...so maybe I can give myself a big surprise out of this

. Anyone got a DAC recommendation in the $500 range?

 

[xtreme4099]

look for an art dio ... sometimes on audiogon.com for under 150 then send it in to get modded at boldercables.com ...

 

[Hirsch]

A little while ago, the ART DI/O was selling for under $100 at fullcompass.com. That price may still be good.

 

[soupy]

hmm...dont see fullcompass carrying it on their online catalog...think i'm blind. Ah well, found it at samedaymusic.com for $130 shipped new, pretty good I think. Now which mod package...hmmMMmm..

 

[davidmiya]

Out of curiosity, why aren't more people using the ART DI/O if it provides quite substantial sonic bennefits over onboard DACs? Is it because nobody knows about them? Or is it just because there are better solutions other there?

 

[gastro54]

The ARt DI/O is listed on their summer clearance catalog in PDF

 

[lan]

You can also just call fullcompass.

ART DI/O is like a gem. It's supposed to be used for pro audio recording use. It's hard to believe something that cheap can provide that level of quality. That's why there's a cult following

 

[Hirsch]

There are also a host of known modifications that greatly enhance its performance.

Best bet is to call fullcompass. The DI/O was rarely on their website.

 

[darkclouds]

The DI/O is truely an excellent piece. I'm enjoying my modded DI/O with custom power supply at the moment and much prefer it over my very dry sounding 555ES.

 

[jpelg]

If anyone is interested, there is a NOS (yes, new in box) NEC 3xp on eBay with a BIN of only $10. Shipping is $12.50 on top of that. So far, no bidders, so BIN is still good to go.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting

FYI.

 

[akar]

That's the 3XP Plus, there is also a regular 3XP.
The 3XP Plus has the Digital Coax Out, the 3XP does not.

 

[Jonny Quest]

there's also a 10$ handling fee on top of the 12.50 shipping fee.