Why a separate DAC?

Hello, I have a 3 yr old Yamaha CD player with Burr Brown DAC chip. What are the advantages of having a separate DAC? What would you recommend to compliment and upgrade this for under $1,500? Thank you.

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phill5507-16-2019 2:50am

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tweak1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,736 posts 07-17-2019 at 11:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OCG HiFi (you tube channel) just compared 15 different DACs from $850- 23k+ I am currently using a Audio Alchemy DDP-1 (preamp/dac) + AS 5 (outboard power supply) It's a freakin bargain. No loner available new as AA introduced a new line, but I have seen the combo (the PS 5 is a must) used for $1700. Jump on that
ronrags Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 283 posts 07-17-2019 at 11:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 Mhdt Labs Orchid R2R
mesch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,530 posts 07-17-2019 at 12:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Might want to check out the Mirror Audio Tubadour III. $1500. Tube output stage.
big_greg Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,724 posts 07-17-2019 at 12:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you're looking for a separate DAC, I would echo those that recommend the MHDT Labs Orchid. I'm listening to mine right now and it is my favorite out of some 10 or so that I have if you count all the CD players, and receivers/integrateds with DACS.
phill55 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 142 posts 07-17-2019 at 09:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would like to thank everyone for their input, for someone who has gone from the solid state to tube experience with multiple amps and is now on the digital journey it looks like I will try to get a 30 day trial for the Mhdt Labs Orchid R2R NOS DAC! Will let everyone know how it works in my system.

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