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The answer to your dilemma is in the above posts. The D100 amps will deliver exactly what's sent to them through the signal chain: source, interconnects, preamp, interconnects. Each of those four elements is important...including the wire. An improvement made anywhere in that chain will be reflected in the sound produced by the D100 amps, and your Adcom amp for that matter. Start at the source. You can't get any more out of the system than what the source is putting in.Hi, It seems to me, and Dusty can chime in on this, that the CI stuff has a long break in period. At least, that's what I have read in other reviews. So give the CI amp a chance, and depending on what the Rotel CD player does, it might show its weakness even more. The Adcom stuff is ok, but you have a real winner. I think if memory serves me right the breakin period is about 200 hours. Ray
I always believed my system was very resolving, from the very first big-buck rig I assembled. I thought my sound couldn't be improved, but I was wrong because I didn't know what I was missing, It wasn't until I added a modified Universal player (substitute CD player here if you wish), the Exemplar Denon 2900 that I began to realize I had never heard what my system could do. Then, when I replaced the Exemplar with an APL Denon 3910, an entirely new level of sound emerged. Incredible. Changes in wire...power ...
(Get the APL Marantz. )
Thanks again. Now, I just need to get myself a new CD player (or possibly an external DAC).
Maybe you'll want to wait for VDA•2 so you can have all CIAudio electronics
It accepts signals up to 24/192, uses the latest PCM1794 current output DAC IC, both single-ended and balanced output, Toslink and Coax inputs, front panel phase switch, slow roll-off digital filter, front panel phase switch, and uses no op amps.
This question is to help me understand how much of an improvement is possible by an external solution given the inherent limitations of my current player.
Dusty, what's your expected price on the VDA-2?
See ya tomorrow at the RMAF!
around $600 for the VDA•2 with standard power supply, add $159 for VAC•1
Quote: "This question is to help me understand how much of an improvement is possible by an external solution given the inherent limitations of my current player."Our philosophy is to use a reasonably priced player and a good DAC. If the player fails or DAC becomes obsolete, you simply replace what you need to. It all comes down to sound quality, get a few players on audition and compare it to your existing player with a VDA•2, and see what you like best.
What is the diameter of the spade portion of the speaker binding posts on the D•100? In other words, what size spades are required?
Maybe you'll want to wait for VDA•2... It accepts signals up to 24/192, uses the latest PCM1794 current output DAC IC, both single-ended and balanced outputs, Toslink and Coax inputs, slow roll-off digital filter, front panel phase switch, and uses no op amps.
Have you had a chance to evaluate the new AKM DACS that Alex Peychev is making such a fuss about? I haven't heard anything about the PCM1794