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I'm planning to set up a dedicated headphone system using a combined DAC/headphone amp (such as the HeadRoom Desktop Amp or something similar). I have an older and presently underutilized Creek CD player (model CD43MkII) that has a coax dig output. This model uses the now discontinued Philips transport. I see no obvious reason why the Creek wouldn't work well with an external DAC, but would be interested in hearing if anyone else has had any experience or suggestions.
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The CD43Mk2 is a decent transport. However, assuming the projected digital cable and I/C used are having equal value and performance, for the same money of having a DAC with built-in headphone, will it be better than using the internal DAC with a dedicated headphone amp.Paul Lam
P.L.C.Lam Consulting Inc.
Thanks for the follow-up. I see your point, however one of the headphone amps that I've been looking at (HeadRoom Desptop)has the option of upgrading to a very high quality internal DAC that supposedly betters the Creek's own DAC in the CD43 MkII. It may turn out to be a moot point, since if I do buy this particular headphone amp, I would have the option of using either the analog or digital signal from the CD43, and I can decide which sounds better. Including a DAC in the headphone amp would still allow me to use other digital sources (e.g.computer), even if it turns out I prefer the Creek afterall.
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