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In Reply to: Panasonic SA-XR55, looking improve CD sound quality posted by SmokeTest on May 9, 2015 at 02:05:46:
I still use a XR55 in my family room. Its claim to fame is the "pure digital path" using Texas Instrument's Equibit technology, so one MUST use the digital input to achieve good sonics. Analogue inputs are no good.
One of two ways to improve the sound is to use a good digital transport with good digital cable. They don't need to be expensive, but even among cheap DVD players, there are better sounding units. Same with digital cable.
Second way is to get rid of the ludicrous 18 AWG unshielded power cord. One does not need to spend money on power conditioner necessarily. Get a C8 to C14 adapter and use a decent, well-shielded, power cord (DIY if need) to improve SQ.
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