Alright, I have a bunch of questions about CD Audio quality, and the best way to listen.
If I play a CD in a DVD or CD player connected to my receiver via digital inputs, the digital stream is passed to the receiver where it's run through the receiver's DAC, correct?
If I play a CD or DVD in a player connected via analog inputs, then the audio is processed by the player's DAC, and the receiver's just acting as an amp, correct?
If that's the case, how can I tell if my receiver or the player has a "better" DAC?
Also, how can I compare a DVD player and a CD player for CD-A playing? I've read in reviews that certain DVD players sound better than others for CD-A output, but how do they stack up against dedicated CD players?
(I know I didn't specify any models, I'm just trying to get a general Idea)
If I play a CD in a DVD or CD player connected to my receiver via digital inputs, the digital stream is passed to the receiver where it's run through the receiver's DAC, correct?
If I play a CD or DVD in a player connected via analog inputs, then the audio is processed by the player's DAC, and the receiver's just acting as an amp, correct?
If that's the case, how can I tell if my receiver or the player has a "better" DAC?
Also, how can I compare a DVD player and a CD player for CD-A playing? I've read in reviews that certain DVD players sound better than others for CD-A output, but how do they stack up against dedicated CD players?
(I know I didn't specify any models, I'm just trying to get a general Idea)