If you are happy with redbook only, then do your best to find a Wadia 15 It uses the Burr Brown PCM63 R2R architecture which beats, to my ears, the delta sigma DACs, unless you are prepared to pay huge money.
This on redbook is a more musical and rewarding experience than my Bryston BDA-1 playing hi-res. The Wadia is built like a tank and can be found for about $700 to $1100
A friend brought his Theta over to compare. He went very quiet when he heard how much better the Wadia is.
This on redbook is a more musical and rewarding experience than my Bryston BDA-1 playing hi-res. The Wadia is built like a tank and can be found for about $700 to $1100
A friend brought his Theta over to compare. He went very quiet when he heard how much better the Wadia is.