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Old guy needs recommendation request for old CD players / DAC

I plan to use one of the following old CD players in my audio system and would like to know your recommendations on which one will provide better sonics and whether to use the DAC as well. The player will be used in an all-tube Conrad Johnson rig.

JVC XLZ-1050TN CD player (built like a battleship and highly reviewed in its time)
Oppo 980H DVD/CD player (also highly rated in its day)

MyDac DAC by Micromega

Thanks!

(pardon the heading, but I can't seem to remove the word 'request')

p_wolfe
malibu457
66 posts
 

i use my old Oppo 103 as a transport via coax  into a Denafrips Ares 2 DAC.  great. Denafrips now has a dealer in Thailand.

bobpyle
64 posts
 

If you get a robust transport like the Meridian 200, with Phillips mechanism, you will  find it very reliable and sounds great. The Meridian 263 delta sigma DAC also sounds good, but you can experiment with new DAC's to find the sound that suits your taste.

I have the above combo that I purchased in 1995 and used for over 25 years, until I upgraded to a higher level audio system. I have kept my Meridian 200 / 263 in case of need.

Hope this experienced reply helps?

ATB,

BP 

larryro2
137 posts
 

Anyone have an opinion on my

calif audio lab ikon mark Ii  CDplayer with BOSS up grade?

should I keep it?

 

larryro2
137 posts
 

California Audio CD Ikon Mark Ii is my CD player

Has analog and digital (18 bit) output

works very well 

keep or sell for new?? 

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retiredfarmer
357 posts
 

I had that exact cal player years ago. I would say it was my first true hi-fi  cd player.  They were built like tanks and the fellow I sold it to still has it and uses it regularly.  For what you can get for it I would keep it. Likely  lucky  to sell for a hundred dollars.  Not worth selling  at this point.  

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