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<blockquote data-quote="Swingline" data-source="post: 8080989" data-attributes="member: 654123"><p>I have an opportunity to buy a used MX5000/MDA5000 combo but was wondering if the MDA5000 external DAC is only beneficial when playing HDCD encoded discs... or will there be noticeable gain in SQ with the amp-sized unit just playing regular CDs?</p><p></p><p>I am not interested in useless (to me) gadgets or other processing capabilities. I just want a top quality, iconic CD headunit like the Mcintosh that does its job well. If you have heard this combo in a well tuned environment and system, please share your thoughts. Much appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Swingline, post: 8080989, member: 654123"] I have an opportunity to buy a used MX5000/MDA5000 combo but was wondering if the MDA5000 external DAC is only beneficial when playing HDCD encoded discs... or will there be noticeable gain in SQ with the amp-sized unit just playing regular CDs? I am not interested in useless (to me) gadgets or other processing capabilities. I just want a top quality, iconic CD headunit like the Mcintosh that does its job well. If you have heard this combo in a well tuned environment and system, please share your thoughts. Much appreciated. [/QUOTE]
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