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Add-on improvement to analog-only CDP?

I have a vintage 1986 dbx CDP with only analog outputs. The dbx processing circuits generally make this old timer sound better than most new CDPs I've heard, but its still a bit harsh. Are there any improvements I can make to it, or add between it and the preamp, that don't involve a soldering iron or megabuck cables.
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sugarbrie
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I have an old 85 vintage CDP I use in my work office. I found interconnects that smoothed out the sound considerably. Specifically the old MIT PC Squared. I found it interesting that an old (technology) pair of cables would make an old CDP sound great. It may not be an accident. The PC Squared were a little dull with modern equipment. It makes some sense that they would have been tuned to make components of their day sound good.
greggtrgi
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two pieces of equipment that have received some attention regarding making digital equipment sound more analog-like are the Taddeo digital anecdote II and the Margules ADE-24. i am currently testing the ADE-24 and will report back once the unit has broken in. the price difference between the two units is quite substantial. the taddeo is (i believe) around $1K and the Margules product is $190.

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bob_bundus
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Gregg what exactly are these devices that you mention & what do they do? Some kinds of filter / processor/ outboard DAC? I'll be interested to learn more from your report! thx
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