Teajay,
Long story...
Since I no longer use the preamp section of the DCC2 and I no longer listen to SACDs, I just can't justify owning such an expense "CD player" (DCC2 + CDSD = $20k; my car is worth half that). I'm looking to sell my DCC2 and SACD 1000. The first thing I will do is upgrade my linestage. I will then probably buy one of the following DACs (I've only heard the first one):
1. Accustic Arts DAC 1 mk3
2. Reimyo DAP-777
3. Audio Aero Capitole (I'm not sure if this one is on the market yet).
4. Weiss Medea (if I can luck into a demo or used one)
As for the transport, I want to keep it cheap and cheerful because I'm going to be keeping my eye on hard-drive-based transports. I hope that I will be satisfied with a CEC TL-51x in the meanwhile.
Long story...
Since I no longer use the preamp section of the DCC2 and I no longer listen to SACDs, I just can't justify owning such an expense "CD player" (DCC2 + CDSD = $20k; my car is worth half that). I'm looking to sell my DCC2 and SACD 1000. The first thing I will do is upgrade my linestage. I will then probably buy one of the following DACs (I've only heard the first one):
1. Accustic Arts DAC 1 mk3
2. Reimyo DAP-777
3. Audio Aero Capitole (I'm not sure if this one is on the market yet).
4. Weiss Medea (if I can luck into a demo or used one)
As for the transport, I want to keep it cheap and cheerful because I'm going to be keeping my eye on hard-drive-based transports. I hope that I will be satisfied with a CEC TL-51x in the meanwhile.