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Newb to DAC question. Benefit of a DAC for only CD listening

I know I'm not completely "new" to DACs as they are in my CD player, but...

If I am not streaming, and not looking to use it for headphone listening......

Would an outboard DAC really upgrade my sound if my CD player is only 2 yrs old NAD 516 BEE??

It has  24/192 Delta Sigma DACs in it.  What would I have to spend to get a significant upgrade in sound, and any suggestions would be appreciated, as I am new to the outboard DAC world

Thank you


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mesch
3,527 posts
 
What is the rest of your system?

I believe that unless your CD player is a weal link in your system, using it as a transport into a budget DAC may not provide any sonic improvement. That is not to say that the sonics may not be changed, but that change doesn't always make for an improvement. 

What about the sound of your system are you trying to improve?
willemj
1,036 posts
 
That cd player is fine. In this case, don't waste money on an outboard DAC.
randy-11
1,913 posts
 
or an Oppo 205 - send it back if it doesn't sound better...

another avenue to explore is some isolation devices for the USB interface
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