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CDP DAC advice

Hello,
Thanks to some great advices you guys gave me, I bought my first sound system last year. I spent most of my budget on my speakers so my setup is far from optimal. It is now time for a small upgrade.

Here's my setup :
Speakers: Paradigm Studio 100 v4
Integrated Amp: Marantz PM7001
CDP : oppo DV980h
TurnTable : Rega P1
I Also have a SqueezeBox Duet.

Even though I like my system, I feel like something's missing. The sound isn't quite what I expected. I'm sure the Oppo has a lot to do with it. I listen moslty to Jazz.

Here's my question :
Would I get a better sound upgrade by buying a good CDP or a good DAC?

I like the oppo because it plays virtually everything I feed it. I have few SACDs and a couple of DVDA.
I know a good DAC would be nice because I would be able to attach my squeezebox and my CDP but I'm afraid that the combinason OPPO+DAC won't be much of a improvement.

Keep in mind that my budget is not unlimited. I'd like to keep it in the lower 1000$.

Thanks for the advices!

Etienne
elemay
saki70
907 posts
 
Actually , if you read up on the Oppo , you may find that most use it as a transport !
Quite a few pair it with a DAC of their choice . Most of the complaints , about its sound , come from those using it as a stand alone unit .

Used , $1,000 should get you a pretty nice DAC .

Good luck .
usblues
1,217 posts
 
You need a Dac for the Oppo to get there.Theres some good ones like BC3,Benchmark,Wavelength or that Havana in yer budget.Good luck,Bob
mykesinger
34 posts
 
would suggest the electrocompient dac- very muscial
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tgrisham
1,291 posts
 
I suggest you try out the PS Audio Digital Link III. I run it with the Oppo 980 and am very happy. 30 day in home trial if you buy from the website. God luck!
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