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DAC for CD transport

Suggestion needed for DAC to be used with CD transport(either dedicated or dvd player as transport) around $1k range for 2nd system, not planning to use with PC.

And my current and previous source listed to understand my preference

Currently using Roksan kandy K3, like the sound, has plenty of air between instruments, extended treble and taut bass, vocals are good.

Previously used Audiolab 8200CD, had denser sound, lacking in instruments separation.

Heard Marantz cd-8005 during audition, it’s kind of thick voice.

DAC’s so for I am considering..

Line Magnetic LM-502CA

Audio gd NOS DAC-19

Teac UD-503

Rega Dac-R

Or should I go with another dedicated CD player?

advise needed, thanks

murgeshj
murgeshj OP
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I heard Teac UD503, seems to be soft, laid back sound, still  have good detail.
On forums SCHIIT Gungnir has good review, will try to audition.
Even LM-502CA has good response, and also Ayre codex.

 



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charles1dad
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Multiple factors determine the ultimate sound quality of a DAC . I agree with the comments about the analog output section as probably the most crucial. Implementation of this stage cannot be overstated. A close 2nd consideration IMO is the presence of a very good quality power supply. These 2 areas I believe matter more overall than delta sigma vs R2R architecture based on my listening to a variety of DACs.  Either architecture is capable of excellent sound quality. 
Charles
murgeshj OP
86 posts
 
Since I am located in Thailand, the Schiit Multibit, PS Audio DSD Nuwave, Wadia di122 , Ayre Codex ranges around 2k and in local used market  above mentioned products have very rare appearance

It will helpful if any of  forums members can share the thoughts on  Audio gd NOS DAC-19 &/or Line Magnetic LM-502CA.
I can avail  those products within USD1200
justinbui1988
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Nad M51. You can contact me, because I want upgrade my system. Thanks.
valis666
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You may want to look at Chord DACs. You can find them on the used market for under $1K. Now there is a person (Ross Martin) who builds DACs out of his house...a couple people i know really like the sound from his DACs. His website is rossmartinaudio.com. He uses the Burr Brown PCM 1794. Price under $800.00

If you are looking for cables....look at Clear Day Cables or Cullen Cables...well made nice prices.

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