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.
In Ever After, it was the 16th century, but most of the recent/classical Cinderella stories are based on Charles Perrault tale made in 1697. Since Cinderella was 19 during her story you can say her B-day is September 6, 1678 if you want. Written Oct 7, 2015.