@@mattsmusichannelI’ve found to some DVD players play cds worse then a stand alone CD player I have mid 90s jvcs that I really like and a rare jvc 100 disc external player
It's very good that you are showing people how to get into CDs. I have quite a few players, I have an Audiolab CDQ8200 in my main system and a Marantz Cd63 mkii Ki signature edition in a second system, with a few other Marantz players tucked away . Happy listening to all 🎵 Jim 🏴 ☺
Great. I'm currently using a Panasonic S35 DVD player as a cd transport. It has the required screen. Connected optically to my AXR100 amp. Sounds great!
This a great recommendation. Had a similar set up for my work desk listening. Used a compact Sony dvd player running through a Topping DAC. Thought it sounded great. Recently upgraded it to an "inexpensive" Chinese Hyperbola CD player built using name brand compenents. I'm blown away at how good it sounds. Running circles around the Cambridge CXC transport in my main listening set up!
Great stuff Matt. I currently run a 20+ year old Pioneer DV 444 straight through my amp. It has the Burr/Brown DAC built in. Would the external DAC really improve the sound that much? Thanks again. John
LQQK for these couple things too............................. 1. Feel the weight. If it's got some, it may mean a 'Linear Power Supply', 2. A removable power cord. Easy noise upgrade. 3. Replace the feet with SOFT silicone types. 4. Use a decent digital cable. 5. Add adhesive backed (+-2mm) rubber mat to lid underside (no rez) My CD/DVD player of choice are the Studio Tascams. Acid Jazz, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊 PS, I also black-out all the superfluous printing on the faceplates with some tape & a Sharpie.
Tryed different cd/ dvd/ bd transport’s on same dac on a decent system. Sound of transports actually differs a lot more, that the sound of different dac’s. So you have to chose the cd/ dvd/ bd machine with the sound you like - then you can make small upgrades with expensive dac’s🎉
Currently using an Arcam DV 88 as my main cd player, was a £1k player back in the day, picked it up for £60, basically it is a CD 73 under the bonnet at half the price, no need for external dac with this unit, sounds just as good as my Denon DCD 800ne.
My tip is to get a DVD player that can also play SACDs, like the Pioneer DV-575A. The built-in DAC is superb. Denon also made several SACD-compatible players, such as the DVD-2900.
Both of those Pioneers are toys. Their transformers are about as big around as a US quarter coin. Small tiny instruments never sound convincing. Your ear/brain system tells you it's too small to be a real instrument. I've has 2 Pioneer 578s quit on me. A first. They're pretty much junk. The only ones they impress are people who've never heard a real good cd player
@@sidesup8286 Big transformers are for power amps. They don't make any difference to sources. Your ear/brain system really ought to pick up a basic understanding of how electricity works. I do know what a 'real good cd player' sounds like, as it happens. I got in on the ground floor of CD back in 1984, so over the decades I've listened to more than you've had hot dinners. Take your audiophool snobbery somewhere where anyone cares.
@this is...Sorry about your deep mental problem, lashing out at me for mentioning that the Pioneer is crappy with a quarter size transformer. The reason I know it has such a small cheap transformer is I do 60+ step mods of cd players that double sound quality. That you have a better understanding of cd players or electric than I have, is an absolute laugh. Bigger beefier transformers result in much bigger instrument sound, whether it is a cd player, power amp or anything. Bigger beefier transformers also always result in better transient response and control, better dynamics and better bass. Now you can crawl back into your circus tent and take off your makeup. This is only audio; and it's meant to be fun.
One cd/dvd (gapless!) player with digital sound output , coaxial optical or both (to compare each other) A double AK4494SEQ dac with usb, coaxial, optical inputs. Then, I can evaluate both with the files I ripped on my pc without any compression (.wav), that's it folks😃 And yes, I almost forgot, decent cables😏 Thx for this video Cheers
Nostalgia overload when this vid began. My parents first DVD Player was the Pioneer 525. I picked up a JVC CD Player in a charity shop a couple of years ago for £2. It's lasted well. But now it's having intermittent issues. So found this vid at the right time 👍
My biggest problem with DVD and Blu Ray players is that you cannot program play 💿 CDs without having to turn on the TV to set that up. Some units don’t even allow program playback in the first place. My OPPO 103 doesn’t allow that.
MY Sony Blu Ray/DVD player BDP-S760 is fan bloody tastic,got it cheap $30AU was in as new condition they were from 2009 I have The MHDT LAB Tube DAC then to my DIY single ended tube amplifier,sound is amazing.
Definitively, while building my stereo I bought a ne Sony receiver, pair of Polk audio speakers and a AT Lp60 turntable and for my CD playing needs I just dusted and old Magnavox CDRW I had hidden in my closet for 10 years or so and boom, problem solved.
As genX'er, I have thousands of CDs. An old Carver CD player and tons of Blu-ray player + DVD players. And old school PCs with dvd-rws. I think I'm good. Plus I live in an apartment building, so you need to be mindful of others. And finally, I got my first Walkman in 1979, my parents were early adopters - needless to say, I'm fairly deaf out my right ear, 80% loss out that channel. Not sure of this recommendation is meant for me. Lol
Save the future of physical media. Buy used or new CDs and whatever works as your first players. Possible future upgrade of CD player or transport and DAC when you can. Two players at home now, the 3rd and 4th component players I've had, since 1985.
I have aTechnics SL PG100 A which I bought in the 1990's and its not going anywhere..Second hand ones can be picked up for around £50............................................
Marantz CD 72 CD 62 ' or CD 52 use a great one of best CDM4 laser pick ups loads were made so make great players 100 times better then new rubbish badly made in China
Yeah I know, it's not great using the in built mic. If you look at some of my other videos, you'll know I bought a very nice mic and it wasn't reliably syncing with the computer so I went back to the in built one. Money doesn't grow on trees you know and I'm fully aware of the shortcomings, but equally, I'm spending my time creating videos that you're watching for free. So, you know, cutting us creators a little slack wouldn't do you any harm mate!
Love my Cd collection. It's not going anywhere. Cds aren't going anywhere
Love it! Totally agree mate 👍
💿🤘🎉
@@mattsmusichannelI’ve found to some DVD players play cds worse then a stand alone CD player I have mid 90s jvcs that I really like and a rare jvc 100 disc external player
The ‘word on the street’ is that CDs are making a comeback. Although, they didn’t drop to the level that vinyl did for several years.
yes me too im starting collecting cds which sometimes are expensive
A good, beginner level, discussion of the topic. Well done. 👍
It's very good that you are showing people how to get into CDs. I have quite a few players, I have an Audiolab CDQ8200 in my main system and a Marantz Cd63 mkii Ki signature edition in a second system, with a few other Marantz players tucked away .
Happy listening to all 🎵
Jim 🏴 ☺
Nice collection of players Jim! I love my Marantz UD5005. Happy listening to you too.
Great. I'm currently using a Panasonic S35 DVD player as a cd transport.
It has the required screen.
Connected optically to my AXR100 amp. Sounds great!
awesome video man!
Your channel popped up on my feed and as a fan of physical media, particularly Compact Discs, I had to subscribe.
Much appreciated mate, thank you!
FYI - The RCA Coaxial is also a fully digital signal.
This a great recommendation. Had a similar set up for my work desk listening. Used a compact Sony dvd player running through a Topping DAC. Thought it sounded great.
Recently upgraded it to an "inexpensive" Chinese Hyperbola CD player built using name brand compenents. I'm blown away at how good it sounds. Running circles around the Cambridge CXC transport in my main listening set up!
do you have a product specification for that cd player? im interested
How could I miss this idea? thanks for sharing.
Great stuff Matt. I currently run a 20+ year old Pioneer DV 444 straight through my amp. It has the Burr/Brown DAC built in. Would the external DAC really improve the sound that much? Thanks again. John
Just found your channel Matt great video from a fellow RUclipsr 🇬🇧👍🏻
Kenwood DP-770 is a beast of a cd player. very clean, transparent soundstage and amazing depth.
Yup, that one'll do.
Picked up old Technics sl9 cd player , still plays great. Also use my old Sony 5 d dvd player
LQQK for these couple things too.............................
1. Feel the weight. If it's got some, it may mean a 'Linear Power Supply',
2. A removable power cord. Easy noise upgrade.
3. Replace the feet with SOFT silicone types.
4. Use a decent digital cable.
5. Add adhesive backed (+-2mm) rubber mat to lid underside (no rez)
My CD/DVD player of choice are the Studio Tascams.
Acid Jazz, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊
PS,
I also black-out all the superfluous printing on the faceplates with some tape & a Sharpie.
Tried a denon dvd 2900 - the best ive had so far. This thing is a beast and sounds amazing with the exclusive BB1790 dacs !
You can also use the other "digital out" port instead.
Tryed different cd/ dvd/ bd transport’s on same dac on a decent system. Sound of transports actually differs a lot more, that the sound of different dac’s. So you have to chose the cd/ dvd/ bd machine with the sound you like - then you can make small upgrades with expensive dac’s🎉
Currently using an Arcam DV 88 as my main cd player, was a £1k player back in the day, picked it up for £60, basically it is a CD 73 under the bonnet at half the price, no need for external dac with this unit, sounds just as good as my Denon DCD 800ne.
I like your videos because you're so positive and handsome man.
My tip is to get a DVD player that can also play SACDs, like the Pioneer DV-575A. The built-in DAC is superb. Denon also made several SACD-compatible players, such as the DVD-2900.
That's an excellent tip. My Marantz UD5005 plays SACDs and it was one of the reasons I chose it!
Yes. Have a Pioneer DV-563A bought brand new in 2003 and it is my main spinner because I've a batch of SACD and DVD-A discs.
Both of those Pioneers are toys. Their transformers are about as big around as a US quarter coin. Small tiny instruments never sound convincing. Your ear/brain system tells you it's too small to be a real instrument. I've has 2 Pioneer 578s quit on me. A first. They're pretty much junk. The only ones they impress are people who've never heard a real good cd player
@@sidesup8286 Big transformers are for power amps. They don't make any difference to sources. Your ear/brain system really ought to pick up a basic understanding of how electricity works.
I do know what a 'real good cd player' sounds like, as it happens. I got in on the ground floor of CD back in 1984, so over the decades I've listened to more than you've had hot dinners. Take your audiophool snobbery somewhere where anyone cares.
@this is...Sorry about your deep mental problem, lashing out at me for mentioning that the Pioneer is crappy with a quarter size transformer. The reason I know it has such a small cheap transformer is I do 60+ step mods of cd players that double sound quality. That you have a better understanding of cd players or electric than I have, is an absolute laugh. Bigger beefier transformers result in much bigger instrument sound, whether it is a cd player, power amp or anything. Bigger beefier transformers also always result in better transient response and control, better dynamics and better bass. Now you can crawl back into your circus tent and take off your makeup. This is only audio; and it's meant to be fun.
One cd/dvd (gapless!) player with digital sound output , coaxial optical or both (to compare each other)
A double AK4494SEQ dac with usb, coaxial, optical inputs.
Then, I can evaluate both with the files I ripped on my pc without any compression (.wav), that's it folks😃
And yes, I almost forgot, decent cables😏
Thx for this video
Cheers
Nostalgia overload when this vid began.
My parents first DVD Player was the Pioneer 525.
I picked up a JVC CD Player in a charity shop a couple of years ago for £2. It's lasted well. But now it's having intermittent issues.
So found this vid at the right time 👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Also 2 quid for the JVC CD player is a right result, nice one!
Does it matter which dac you get?
I recommend the SMSL SU1 dac
I've heard good things about that one. May see if I can get one in to review. Cheers.
Yamaha CD-S303... with burr-brown 1780 chip...379 U.S $... ! 🍺🔊🔈... !
Does a $600 DAC sound $500 better than a $100 DAC?
My biggest problem with DVD and Blu Ray players is that you cannot program play 💿 CDs without having to turn on the TV to set that up. Some units don’t even allow program playback in the first place. My OPPO 103 doesn’t allow that.
That's a good point. I tend to just put an album on and let it play but yeah if you want to program the track order it's not always possible.
MY Sony Blu Ray/DVD player BDP-S760 is fan bloody tastic,got it cheap $30AU was in as new condition they were from 2009 I have The MHDT LAB Tube DAC then to my DIY single ended tube amplifier,sound is amazing.
I've been buying 10 to 15 year old Sony Bluray players for $20. They play anything and still have rca audio outs on the back.
Can't beat that value! If they have optical out as well as RCA you can easily upgrade with an external DAC too if you want.
@@mattsmusichannel yeah they do. I just found out about running a dac through that. I wouldn't mind hearing some youtube tunes that way.
Definitively, while building my stereo I bought a ne Sony receiver, pair of Polk audio speakers and a AT Lp60 turntable and for my CD playing needs I just dusted and old Magnavox CDRW I had hidden in my closet for 10 years or so and boom, problem solved.
As genX'er, I have thousands of CDs. An old Carver CD player and tons of Blu-ray player + DVD players. And old school PCs with dvd-rws. I think I'm good. Plus I live in an apartment building, so you need to be mindful of others. And finally, I got my first Walkman in 1979, my parents were early adopters - needless to say, I'm fairly deaf out my right ear, 80% loss out that channel. Not sure of this recommendation is meant for me. Lol
Save the future of physical media. Buy used or new CDs and whatever works as your first players. Possible future upgrade of CD player or transport and DAC when you can.
Two players at home now, the 3rd and 4th component players I've had, since 1985.
Why do u use a DAC? Do I need 1
Most CD players have a fairly basic DAC built in, so using a dedicated external one will often improve the sound quality.
When you show a product why not say what it is as in the brand and model
I have aTechnics SL PG100 A which I bought in the 1990's and its not going anywhere..Second hand ones can be picked up for around £50............................................
Nice. Love Technics stuff!
I tried a pioneer elite dvd player and it was terrible. 2 minutes to que up a disc? Yuk.
Buy vintage Philips cd 880 or 960
Marantz CD 72 CD 62 ' or CD 52 use a great one of best CDM4 laser pick ups loads were made so make great players 100 times better then new rubbish badly made in China
Buy microphone👎
Dvd bad sound
The orange rca is also digital out
Matt, please buy a decent microphone. You sound like you're in your bathroom...
Yeah I know, it's not great using the in built mic. If you look at some of my other videos, you'll know I bought a very nice mic and it wasn't reliably syncing with the computer so I went back to the in built one. Money doesn't grow on trees you know and I'm fully aware of the shortcomings, but equally, I'm spending my time creating videos that you're watching for free. So, you know, cutting us creators a little slack wouldn't do you any harm mate!