why use a dac?


if you have a decent cd player, why do people buy 1500 to 2000 dac?
dwhitt
"I don't think investing in a cdp is risky. Tons of people are trying to offload their cd collections"

Wd515 - You're right, I forgot about it.
I am probably similar to Elizabeth in my approach to this hobby.I have fun "playing" with different stuff.I also hoarde 5 disc changers(as the transports and drive mechanisms do eventually fail).

I(and probably Elizabeth as well)am also constantly searching for sonic nirvana.Some highly rated DACS are too tempting and affordable(especially at used prices)to pass up.Their flexibility allows you to add one to a Sony 5 disc SACD changer,or a universal DVD player and still have outstanding Red Book CD performance in the system!
with the responses, they all were what i expected, i just confirms to me,,,,,,wow, this insane hobby has been around my life for over fifty years, for better or worse, it is still insane and everyone in it has a mental disorder, that's all..thanks for the insight or should i saw insanity....