Has anyone tried the new McIntosh CD changer?

MCD205 Static Pop Update (my thread of 7-30-02). McIntosh contacted me today (5Aug)that they have solved the Pop problem and requested that I send my unit back for modification. I have lifted the "Shame on them" marker; however, they still should have caught this problem before putting this unit out on the market.

That digital-out problem is great to know in case someone is planning to use this player with a DAC. The player has both coaxial and toslink digital outs.

I suspect for people really looking for ultimate digital playback, they will want to use this player with a DAC. For above average general listening this is a great changer. I find myself listening to more jazz than I ever have with this player, which is great. Good Luck,

I hooked up my 205 to an MSB Platinum Plus DAC yesterday and did not experience any of the static pop problems Goodsie mentioned (atleast not yet). Perhaps it is not a systemic problem. I'll update if anything changes.

I disconnected the MSB DAC to remind myself what the 205 sounded like. You know, it sounds great! Really. I don't think the DAC was a big enough of an improvement to warrant keeping it, and in fact, I think the sound of the 205 is more open and less dark than with the Platinum. I have sold the MSB and am thinking of putting the money toward an upgrade of speakers or maybe a SACD player.

This just goes to show you that you have to live with your equipment for a while to get to know it and fully appreciate all it can do.