redchiro67
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Hi all. New here. Been reading quite a bit here and I suspect I know what the answer will be, but here goes anyway. I have a Pioneer Elite dvd-79dvi from 2006 that I use to play CD's, connected to a Yamaha a-s2100 integrated amp via rca in. My speakers are Polk LsiM 707. I also enjoy listening to my Sennheiser HD 650 headphones through the Yamaha's discrete headphone circuit. Presently not interested in streaming, but maybe at some point.
I have been wondering if a new DAC would be a worthwhile investment (improve sound quality)? The DAC chip in the Pioneer is a BB1738. This unit plays CD, SACD, DVD-audio and of course it does video, which I do not use.
I am also pondering if a DAC/headphone amp might improve on the headphone experience as well? So, I would need to decide between a pure DAC and a combo DAC/ amp, or heck, 2 separate units. Leaning towards just a DAC at the moment.
Not even saying I am unhappy with the sound of CD or headphones, just wondering if a significant improvement might be had for reasonable cash? Only paid 75 bucks for the Pioneer so there is some money available if it is worth trying. Budget would be 500-1000. Thanks to all, really enjoying this forum even though much of the content is above my pay grade.
I have been wondering if a new DAC would be a worthwhile investment (improve sound quality)? The DAC chip in the Pioneer is a BB1738. This unit plays CD, SACD, DVD-audio and of course it does video, which I do not use.
I am also pondering if a DAC/headphone amp might improve on the headphone experience as well? So, I would need to decide between a pure DAC and a combo DAC/ amp, or heck, 2 separate units. Leaning towards just a DAC at the moment.
Not even saying I am unhappy with the sound of CD or headphones, just wondering if a significant improvement might be had for reasonable cash? Only paid 75 bucks for the Pioneer so there is some money available if it is worth trying. Budget would be 500-1000. Thanks to all, really enjoying this forum even though much of the content is above my pay grade.
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