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Does good DAC improve sonics of low end transport

I'm embarrased to admit that I am unable to live without the features and convenience of my Sony ES 400 megachanger. I have a Jolida 202a tube amp with level I mods and an AMC tube-driven DAC9, Aura speakers and prolfex interconnects and Clearpath cables.

My real question is whether or not a good DAC will substantially improve the sonics of my crappy transport or will I always be compromising the sound no matter what I do because my front end is so inferior to the rest of my system. Is it worth upgrading other parts of my system with the transport, namely the Sony Changer, that I have now?

I would appreciate brutal honesty and please do not hold back on your opinions. Your advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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sean
6,231 posts
 
Yes, a good DAC will improve the performance of most stand alone multi-disc players. Having said that, i would echo the sentiments of what Audioengr stated pertaining to having the changer modified. I don't know anything about your budget though, so getting specific about DAC's might be out in left field. Either way, i would look for a DAC that has the inputs that you want and have it modified. There are many DAC's that are available on the used market that provide a solid platform to build upon. Sean
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audioengr
3,282 posts
 
Jazzdude - you should consider getting the jukebox transport modded. Most Sony players make excellent transports once modded.
jazzdude
332 posts
 
Audioengr - I would love to get the jukebox mod'd but in all my research I haven't found anyone who mods cd jukebox's.
sean
6,231 posts
 
Jazzdude: I bet i know someone that will "volunteer". And it's not me : ) Sean
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