What DAC can improve REGA Saturn?

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Ki

Thanks for the advice, Ki. Question: What is a "discrete output stage"?

Better check into a seriously good digital cable, too, or else you'll be potentially wasting your time with the DAC. On a very good system, the digital cable can have a large effect on how good the DAC sounds. As with any other part to a hi end system, the sky's the limit on such cables. I surely would not skimp on it, or else the end result of the DAC's performance may not be to your liking.
You also should determine if you want a SS DAC or tube DAC, depending on what you want improved from the sound of the Saturn.

Douglas:

What would you consider a seriously good digital cable?

Richard Bischoff

Why would you need to improve on the Saturn? With an external DAC you won't get better, maybe just different instead. And the Saturn doesn't make for an especially great transport, so I'd consider selling the Saturn and being rid of it if you don't like it. Too expensive to justify wasting away as a transport.

What don't you like about it?