great units of both types available in your price range...to me, part of the decision involves whether changing the DAC every few years is of interest to you...
CDP or DAC?
I want to get back to playing and enjoying my 500+ cd's! Been listening 95% of the time to a nice high end turntable $15k+ setup but would also like to have the option of listening to my cd collection to where it sounds at least competitive with my vinyl enjoyment.
I have no interest in streaming just playing cd's. Does it make more sense to go with a cdp or transport and separate dac?
Budget $5 - $15k. Thoughts
I have no interest in streaming just playing cd's. Does it make more sense to go with a cdp or transport and separate dac?
Budget $5 - $15k. Thoughts
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I have the Cambridge CXC and like it a lot. The remote is not great but you can find a substitute. In your budget range and preferences, I would suggest an Audio Tubadour: https://www.audiomirror.com/product-page/tubadour-iii-se-nonoversampling-tube-dac-2500 I have the MHDT Orchid which I love, at a lower price point. |
I picked up a used Moon Audio 260D -- which is both a CDP and transport -- some months back, and couldn't be happier. I love it both when used as a player and when streaming into the DAC. I believe it costs about $3,300 new these days, but can be had for a tad less than half that used, should you get lucky. I'll say this for sure: I've been playing CDs that I've had forever, and have been enjoying many of them as never before. (No affiliation with Moon Audio, needless to say -- just a happy listener.) -- Howard |
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