Which cd/dv mega changer using an outboard DAC?

The Marantz 300 disk CD changer does not have a coax digital out. It only has a toslink digital out. I ordered one about 2 weeks ago because the Marantz website says it has one of each. Again, it does not. Luckily I did not have to keep the changer. I called Marantz about it and they said it was a typo on their website. Their DVD changer probably has a coax digital out but I wouldn't buy it for CD play back only. I am now running my 2 year old Pioneer 300 disk changer through an MSB Digital Director and then through an EVS Millenium II DAC with very good results. The Digital Director lets you input a toslink cable and output a coax cable. It is also supposed to be a jitter filter. I've also been told that a coax digital out can be added to any changer for very little money but I don't know anyone to reccommend.

Thanks everyone.

ljgj: What model is your pioneer?

killerpiglet: what is a DIP? One thing I forgot to mention, I am new at this addiction/hobby!!!!

msnloeth: was you marantz cc9100? how about the pioneer? model????

Thanks again.

Yes, it is the CC9100 that only has the toslink out. My Pioneer only has a toslink as well it is a pdf1007. I don't think they make it anymore.

The Pioneer I have is the DVF 727 - it is a DVD/CD changer that does 301 disc - it has a coaxial output and toslink - the Sony only has a toslink - The DIP is a device that goes between the CD player/tranport and the outboard DAC - it smooths things out and helps to correct jitter from the transport to the DAC -it has a couple of digital inputs and a couple out so you can hook toslink in and come out with a coaxial to the DAC - AudioAdvisor.com use to sell them and may still. I think they sold for 299 - not sure. Most of the CD only megas only have a toslink out from my experience. Not sure about the Kenwood.

Chantaipan, welcome to the madhouse! It would be an addiction if it wasn't so rewarding!

The DIP is a small box made by Monarchy audio. They can be found for sale regularly on this site, since they are very popular. You can also buy it new from Audio Advisor, and try it for 30 days.

It takes digital coax/toslink signal and re-clocks it removing quite a bit of jitter (a huge topic, with tons of info; some people on the net will tell you jitter is inaudible, but I don't think anyone on this forum will say that.)

It then allows you to output coax or balanced digital to your DAC.

If you get a used one, get at least the MkII DIP.
The new ones are 24/96 (note that the MkII only 16/44, but this is fine for CD's) so they can also be used on DID players for HT (DD, DTS). I have one of each, they both seem to work about the same for CD's. Changing the power on it improve the sound a bit as well.

I also recommend (for mega changer users) the Slink-e device. This let's you control your changer from your computer. It'll scan the player for you, get all the album/track info from the net, and let you create playlists, search for songs, and what not. But it only works with Sony S-link connections.

KP