I came across the following two information bits on CD players:
(1) An excellent article on perceived laser failures in CD players available at
http://www.lampizator.eu/LAMPIZATOR/TRANSPORT/laser/Laserolo
(2) Charles Hansen of Ayre, a leading solid state technology specialist and one of the most respected persons in high end audio circles, has the following to say when questioned about why he continues using Burr Brown chips and does not move to costlier ones:
'The DAC chip contributes to only about 10% of overall sound quality. The analogue circuitry contributes about 50%, the power supply about 30%, digital filter about 10% and the DAC chip about 10% in a good CD player'.
Points to ponder.
Happy listening.
murali
(1) An excellent article on perceived laser failures in CD players available at
http://www.lampizator.eu/LAMPIZATOR/TRANSPORT/laser/Laserolo
(2) Charles Hansen of Ayre, a leading solid state technology specialist and one of the most respected persons in high end audio circles, has the following to say when questioned about why he continues using Burr Brown chips and does not move to costlier ones:
'The DAC chip contributes to only about 10% of overall sound quality. The analogue circuitry contributes about 50%, the power supply about 30%, digital filter about 10% and the DAC chip about 10% in a good CD player'.
Points to ponder.
Happy listening.
murali