FS: CEC CDP and Parasound DAC

Shizelbs

Seems like every time I try and sell something, its junk. This time its less junky.

CEC CD 3300 CD player. Asking $275 + shipping
The unit features 24 bit Burr Brown PCM1738 digital to analog converters, balanced analog XLR L/R outputs, balanced XLR ( AES/EBU ) digital output, coaxial and toslink digital outputs, analog RCA L/R outputs, A front panel headphone jack with volume control, Class A single-ended circuitry, and C.E.C.’s LEF ( Load Effect Free ) technology which is said to increase amplifier efficiency and lower the noise of DAC circuitry. The unit comes equipped with a remote control, two AAA batteries, owners manual and a separate grounded power cord. (From HT Spot)
Features:

* Class A single-ended circuitry
* XLR balanced audio output
* Advanced LEF driver stage
* Burr Brown PCM1738 DAC with 24-bit equivalent resolution
* Digital outputs: coaxial digital, optical digital, AES/EBU Wireless remote control

Parasound D/AC HD 1600
SOLD

reeltrouble1

Shelby,

I have pm pending to Pears on his, however, I am interested in the CEC, I believe it has a balanced output??

RT1

Shizelbs

reeltrouble1 wrote:

Shelby,

I have pm pending to Pears on his, however, I am interested in the CEC, I believe it has a balanced output??

RT1

Yes sir. Also it also has optical and coax digital out in addition to standard RCA.

reeltrouble1

I made a deal with Pearsall for his unit, so I am going to step aside on this one, its an excellent deal and with this DAC would be an ideal set-up.

This is such a good deal if one of you guys does not buy it, I let Shizelbs know I will come back to it but I dont want to hold him up.

RT1

danger boy

you going to replace both units with something else?

Shizelbs

Thats the idea.

Shizelbs

Okay folks. I need to move this stuff. Let me know if you are thinking about it and need more time, but this stuff is off to the 'bay after the weekend.

Pics as promised.

Shizelbs

Nevermind.

Shizelbs

Sale pending on the Parasound

Shizelbs

Buyer appears to not be interested. CEC is back up for sale.

Shizelbs

anonymouse wrote:

How does the CEC CDP standalone compare to the performance of the Parasound DAC using the CEC as transport?

Very favorably. I did try to do my best comparison between with and without the DAC involved one day. It was far from being a blinded test. Anyways, I thought the DAC added slightly more extension in the low end but mainly did a good job of creating a larger sound stage. That is not to say at all that the CEC by its self is bassless and narrow as far as soundstage. Far from it. The DAC just added that much more. If I had to put a number on it, as if thats even possible, I would say 5% more bass extension and 15% more soundstage. Let me emphasize again though that the CEC does remarkable well in those areas to begin with. Consider too that I am using Carver Amazings, which by the way, can project a big **** soundstage and lots of bass. So, the CEC doesn't appear to be holding them back at all.

I have listened to the CEC only setup the past few nights for about an hour and a half per night, and I don't notice any difference. It was only when I was intentionally comparing them that I thought I could tell a difference. The bass is definitely alive and well without the DAC.

Shizelbs

Both are sold. Thanks for looking.