Is it worth upgrading a CD player?

Apple lossless is compressed. CD transport will most likely sound better.

@facten, May well just be me but I’m now confused about what you are after

Yes, what is the goal?

Charles

@side22olto,

If you want the best bang for your buck, keep your player. The spinner and laser are good.  But I would get a good DAC and a digital interconnect. So much has changed in fourteen years with DAC’s it crazy. Then if you want to go farther, you can start looking at CDT’s.

All the best.

@charles1dad - Thanks for the recommendations and links to reviews.

My DAC situation has changed from what is posted on my system page. In fact, I just sold the EVO B4B21 but I added the EVO PRO, which is a subtle improvement in refinement and resolution, and everything else that improving those attributes brings. In addition, I just added Benjamin’s top Mystique X SE DAC and it is still breaking in, by playing music and Ayre’s frequency sweeps on repeat. The X SE is another level of resolution and I am hoping not too much for me. The detail it displays is extraordinary yet it does retain the musicality and tone that Benjamin’s DACs are known for. I plan to let it settle in before coming to any conclusions about which I like best. One thing is for sure, they are both excellent sounding DACs.

@mitch2 

Well, congratulations on acquiring the new DAC. A further step upwards? Even more of a reason for an upper tier CD transport such as the CDT3 MK III if you decide to spin CDs. 😊

Charles