Since you’ve got the Synchro Mesh I’d go DAC all the way, and as you love analog sound I’d point you toward NOS R2R DACs that tend to have a very natural and analog-like sound. I also think a tubed DAC may play well to your tastes, and DACs from MHDT and Audio Mirror among others get consistently good user feedback here and would come in well within your budget. I believe they offer trial periods as well, which is huge IMO. Best of luck in your search.
want a CD player upgrade
Hi,I am currently using my Cambridge audio 851C with new SR blue fuses and a Synchro Mesh reclocker as a transport and using the DAC in my McIntosh C2600 preamp. I would like to upgrade. In the past I've had a Sim audio player in a different system, which I liked, in the last 2 years I've tried PS audio transport and DAC and another highly reviewed DAC both sounded a bit different but not better, meaning just a different digital sounding unit. I now live in South Carolina so I know of no place to listen to players. I think I would prefer a single piece player rather than a separate transport and DAC but i'm flexible on that preference. I've read nice reviews on the New Bryston player, as well as the Marantz Ruby, CEC also seems well regarded. I love the sound of analog but have too many CD's to give up on that part of my habit. Have you heard any of the above players? If not what would you recommend ? I would like not to spend more that 4K but I will admit (sadly) I've gone over budget a few times in my life.Thanks
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Luxman's D-03X is brand new and within your budget. - Colin disclaimer: I'm a Luxman dealer https://gestalt.audio |
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