I guess there are now digital amplifiers, but I know even less about those than about analog amplifiers. A CD transport is what spins a CD and reads the digital information stored on the CD. A DAC is what translates the digital signal into an analog signal. And a CD player combines the transport and the DAC into a single chassis.
One of the most popular versions of Cinderella was written by Charles Perrault in 1697. The popularity of his tale was due to his additions to the story including the pumpkin, the fairy-godmother and the introduction of glass slippers.
The story of Cinderella had a whole bunch of different versions. ;) I should know. Me and my friends did a project on these princesses. One of the oldest versions of Cinderella originated in China! Surprising isn't it? But the one Disney chose was written by Charles Perrault.