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USB DAC or CDP for $200?

Hi All,

Looking to upgrade my digital front end, was thinking of getting the new Dragonfly 1.2 or similar, but was curious whether folks who have made the comparison would recommend the dac or a standalone entry level cep like a marantz or similar. I have a relatively small cd collection, in the 200 range, and prolly half is in my harddrives already, and I have a spare laptop to dedicate to music, so neither of those is really an issue, just value for money. Have at it!

GBB
gbb
williewonka
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Take a look at the lineup from Schiit - for $249 you can get their Modi and Loki- that would give you both PCM and DSD capability

I have their Bifrost and it is very good value for money and a solid performer.

You won't get better sound out of a $249 cd player and it can build on your streaming preferences.
gbb OP
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Have you tried the dragonfly or the hrt? Thanks.
williewonka
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No - sorry
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
Got my AudioAdvisor flyer in the mail yesterday and noticed the Dragonfly is on sale for $149.
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mountainsong
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Marantz NP 7400
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