MKAL
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What are the best PCDPs for optical out sound quality (to be used with a MicroDac)?
Originally Posted by adam917 You don't need digital-out when playing MP3s simply because at least 75 % of the fidelity is lost anyway. No point in digital-out with MP3s. Plus, it would involve two-way conversion with no real gain. |
Originally Posted by fewtch I disagree, digital out to an external DAC could still improve sound quality even with MP3s IMO. Not sure I'd be that picky which one though, as long as it does in fact have a digital out. |
Originally Posted by davei If you can accept that all optical outs sound the same, you're basically limited to either a Sony (which doesn't work with MP3s, only audio CDs) or an iRiver (not made anymore). |
Originally Posted by Ketut Can you please specify which Sony PCDP model has optical line out? And does it bypass the internal DAC and amp? |
Originally Posted by terrymx as far as bypassing eq crap, i really hope they all do. maybe others can clarify. |