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digital upgrade opinions

hello, I'm a newbie, and recently put together a midfi system with a very decent tube integrated and a pair of monitors.
I'm looking to upgrade my source which is currently a generic DVD player. I'd basically like to hear what would be a more wise upgrade path between:
1) Getting a "budget" CD player like the Musical Hall/Onix MMF25
2) Spending all my money on the best <1000 DAC I can find (DAC recommendations are welcome) to pair with my existing player.
Any advice would be great!
ethanh
gmood1
1,251 posts
 
If redbook is your primary choice in cds. I would go with the Dac.You can then in the future go with another player or computer based system and still use the Dac.

Cheers
plato
1,543 posts
 
A Benchmark DAC-1 straight into your amps via the variable output should be the highest bang-for-the-buck upgrade for that money. And I'm taking my own advice on that one. :)
warnerwh
539 posts
 
A Bel Canto DAC 2 would also be a great choice. These sell fast here. I would definitely get a very good dac and use the dvd player as a transport. A transport can make a difference but not near as much as a dac in my experience.
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