Re: Would a DVD player work??

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Posted by sid on October 2, 2001 at 19:39:29

In Reply to: Would a DVD player work?? posted by pjchappy on October 2, 2001 at 17:10:12:

It worked for me! I'm using a Sony DVP-S300 which was an entry level DVD player 2 years ago along with an NAD 350 integrated AMP. With the DI/O they make my Magnepan MG12's sing. Here's what you'd need:

1) DVD player or CD player with a coaxial out.
2) 1- 75 ohm digital cable. I use Ensemble Digiflux, but I've heard the digital cable from Bolder cables (www.boldercables.com) are the way to go for the DI/O. If you're strapped for cash, you could just pick up a coaxial digital cable at Radio Shack (must be 75ohm). When you get the upgrade bug, get the Bolder Cable or something decent (it makes a HUGE difference).

3) 2- Radio Shack part 274-884 Monaural 1/4" Jack Adapters

4) A set of interconnects

Take the 75 ohm digital cable out from your CD player (or DVD player) coaxial to the digital input on the DI/O (bottom). The 1/4" adapters go onto your interconnects and you hook that into the DI/O analog output. The other end of the interconnects goes to the analog input on your receiver or amp. That's about it. For $300 or so you'd have a great sounding digital source.

There's a ton of tweaks and tips on this board for the DI/O. Also as Batman said... you can get Dan W to mod the unit for you.

Bottom line... an unbelievable unit for the price (or for much more). There's a bunch of people that can answer questions if you have any. The great thing about this unit is that you can make a great CD/DVD player sound incredible and an entry level model sound way beter than it should.

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Topic - CD players - pjchappy 12:46:32 10/02/01 (21)

Re: DI/O compared to A/V Receiver? - TTV 14:34:01 10/04/01 (1)

Re: DI/O compared to A/V Receiver? - sid 16:35:31 10/04/01 (0)

Get a cheap CD player AND a DI/O - sid 16:23:50 10/02/01 (16)

Re: Get a cheap CD player AND a DI/O - How good does it sound? - KA 09:33:22 10/03/01 (1)

Re: Get a cheap CD player AND a DI/O - How good does it sound? - Sean H 12:37:56 10/03/01 (0)

DI/O accessories - pjchappy 19:22:25 10/02/01 (1)

Re: DI/O accessories - sid 19:44:48 10/02/01 (0)

Would a DVD player work?? - pjchappy 17:10:12 10/02/01 (8)

Yup, check out the Samsung 709... - Andy B 14:24:12 10/04/01 (3)

Re: can't find DI/O on ebay? - TTV 20:09:36 10/04/01 (2)

check the post... - carlo 22:00:24 10/04/01 (1)

Re: check the post... - TTV 08:18:40 10/05/01 (0)

Re: Would a DVD player work?? - sid 19:39:29 10/02/01 (0)

Re: Would a DVD player work?? - Batman 19:00:55 10/02/01 (0)

Re: Would a DVD player work?? - Sean H 18:41:33 10/02/01 (0)

Now your talking - wirehead 17:50:23 10/02/01 (0)

What's a DI/O? - pjchappy 16:39:09 10/02/01 (2)

Buenos DI/Os!! - Todd Krieger 21:35:36 10/02/01 (1)

Re: Buenos DI/Os!! - Neil 00:05:45 10/04/01 (0)

around $300 - pjchappy 15:22:49 10/02/01 (0)

Re: CD players - KA 14:06:02 10/02/01 (0)

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