need CDP upgrade advice


I have an NAD M5 CDP...what CDP would be a significant upgrade? Or would an external DAC improve it enough? It can be new or used and would like to keep the cost at about $3000. I don't really need SACD capability as I only have a handful of them and do not intend on buying any more.

Bob
auralone

Showing 2 responses by mst

Given the dim future of the cd medium, it makes sense not to go too overboard.

If you like the tube sound (and that may counter some of the NAD flatness/accuracy/sterility (as you will)), a goof tubed cd player like a Raysonic (128) or a Cary or Unico or even a Jolida might be interesting.