Paradisea, Airport Express and Denon 2910

Does anyone know whether the Paradisea would improve the performance of a Denon 2910?

The answer to my own question is a strong yes. CD playback is much smoother and more natural sounding with the Paradisea in the picture.

Thanks Marco. That's good to know. It sounds like the Paradisea is worth checking out. I'm mainly looking for a DAC to stream iTunes through. I don't expect it to go head to head with a reference cd player, but if it can improve my Denon and keep me (delay me?) from going the separates route, that's a total clincher. I like the simplicity of a universal player.

Mark

Does the Paradisea allow you to switch betw. Toslink, RCA and USB inputs? It looks like there's a switch in the back.

The switch on the back toggles the Toslink and RCA. The DAC defaults to USB when a USB cable is inserted.

I'm not familiar with a Denon 2910 so couldn't comment on the comparison. The Paradisea is an excellent DAC to my ears. I've preferred it over a current production Benchmark USB, as well as a Wavelength Brick. I do prefer the output on my Modwright/Sony 999ES.

Marco

Thanks Edo. I appreciate that info.

Does anyone know whether the Paradisea would improve the performance of a Denon 2910? My guess is that it would, but wondering if anyone has first-hand experience.

Does the Paradisea allow you to switch betw. Toslink, RCA and USB inputs? It looks like there's a switch in the back.

Sound from Airport Express USB is not possible. The AE headphone jack is also a Mini-TosLink out just use a mini adapter to full Toslink.