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Outboard Processor Question?

I am looking at possibly adding an outboard processor such as the Cal Audio Gamma or Sigma to my Sony CDP-C701ES changer. The sony has an optical cable connection only for outboard. My questions are is this changer worth the cost of an outboard processor such as these and would I notice a substantial change with either of these processors mentioned. I like the changer for the 5 disk capability and the Cal Audio's would fit perfectly in the limited space I have. Thanks for any input.

Brian
bmccormick
bjack70jr
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The CAL Gamma is a very musical DAC for the money. I used one with great results. If you could stretch your budget, a Theta Digital Cobalt is a big upgrade over the Gamma. A Theta TLC and/or a Monarchy DIP along with true 75 ohm digital cables will really make your system sing!
bmccormick OP
56 posts
 
Correction on my part. It is a Toslink Cable connection. It sounds like the Sigma would be a pretty good improvement? It is connecting to SF Line 1. Any cable recomendations? Thanks for the help guys. I'm kinda new to the forums.
tunes
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I have had great luck with my sony multi cdp running the toslink to a SF jitterbug than to the processor. This also converts the signal to rca output. My multi cdp player also benifited greatly by using cones.
Good luck
bmccormick OP
56 posts
 
Tunes,
What type of cones are you using and what about a bright star audio Isorock Platform. Would an rca connection be better than a toslink? Thanks for the help guys. Much appreciated.
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lneilb
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I am using a Sony ES changer with an Audio Alchemy DDE 3.0 and Sonic Frontiers Line 1 with superb results. Don't buy in to the hype surrounding high priced transports. You are much better off to spend the money elsewhere.
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