zombieDave
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Why is a "line out" desired by many on their portable players - CD players & MP3's? Is it used for running the player to an external DAC or do people plug their headphones into this output instead of the headphone output for some reason? Or, is it used to run to an external amp (like a CMOY)? Doesn't the headphone jack do those things, as well?
I only ask because I found an old Sony Discman - mod#D-173 - that still works in my little brother's room buried on his toy shelf (mom used to use it while running) and it has a line out feature. Second question, is this model CD player any good? I do need one, but if it's more than adequate, I'll keep it!
Please excuse my noobiness. I'm still learning. Thanks.
I only ask because I found an old Sony Discman - mod#D-173 - that still works in my little brother's room buried on his toy shelf (mom used to use it while running) and it has a line out feature. Second question, is this model CD player any good? I do need one, but if it's more than adequate, I'll keep it!
Please excuse my noobiness. I'm still learning. Thanks.