Can I use a DVD player as a CD transport?

Major Contributor. CD player digital output, DVD player digital output : totally OK. I would just make sure it’s a 75 ohm coaxial cable, and not longer than 1.5 m.

Is a CD transport better than a CD player?

The main advantage of using a CD transport instead of a CD player is the versatile and flexible options it can give you. Using an external DAC means you can tailor the sound and features exactly how you want them.

Does CD transport make difference?

Yes it does make a big difference! No it doesn’t really matter! Some DACs minimize the effect of transport so much that damn near any transport will do while others are extremely picky and you can hear the difference between different transports with ease.

Are LaserDiscs better than DVDs?

Laser disc is an older technology. It offered a better picture and better sound than videotapes, and it is comparable to DVD. But the laser disc format is analog; DVDs are digital (see How Analog and Digital Recording Works). Because of DVD compression techniques, DVDs can hold more data.

What is a compact disc transport?

A CD transport concentrates on reading the information held on a compact disc without expending effort in turning that digital signal into an analogue output, unlike a CD player. All you need to do is add (or already own) an external DAC.

What is a DAC and what does it do?

A DAC, or digital to analogue converter, is the device that translates digitally stored information from a laptop, iPod or other such device into the analogue sound that we can hear.

Does a CD transport need a DAC?

What is a CD Transport. CD transport only focuses on reading the information of a compact disc and does not spend any effort converting a digital signal into an analog output. You will require an external DAC or digital to analog audio converter for this process.

Do CD players vary in sound quality?

The main difference between CD players in terms of quality today is down to the inbuilt DAC and output electronics. Even real high end CD players are likely to be using a basic bought in commodity mechanism (albeit a good one). Like the Arcam that had a computer DVD drive in it.

Why did laser discs fail?

Unlike digital DVDs and Blu-rays, the analog LaserDisc initially had no real graceful way to deal with such defects. Further, largely due to poor manufacturing quality of early discs, LaserDiscs were also susceptible to failing due to “disc rot”.

When did they stop making LaserDiscs?

They made their debut in 1978 (with Jaws) and stopped production in 2000 (with Bringing Out the Dead); in those 22 years, some of the best films in Western cinema were released on LaserDisc.

Do CD players need an amplifier?

This CD player requires connection to a device that amplifies the signal, such as a stereo receiver or home theater receiver. The CD player has stereo analog left & right audio outputs and optical digital output. So the amplifier would need to accept one of those to work with it.