CDP or DAC?

I just ordered the Bryston BCD-3 CD Player a few days ago. The majority of my listening has been listening to  LPs. I like swapping cartridges (Lrya, Ortofon and Kiseki). I do have over 2000 CDs, and the many of the classical CDs are not available on vinyl.

Many years ago I set up a Mac Mini music server. I bought a Wavelength Crimson Dac, and it does sound very good. There’s nothing like triode tubes for an output stage. But I haven’t used this setup in a long time. I prefer playing physical media. 

Thank you for all that contributed to this thread.  I have decided to buy a nice DAC and dedicated transport.  I will be looking at Dac's in the $5k - $8k range.  So many choices!

bobheinatz OPThank you for all that contributed to this thread. I have decided to buy a nice DAC and dedicated transport. I will be looking at Dac’s in the $5k - $8k range.

For the DAC you can’t go past this then "at any price" for your 500+ CD’s , the "Holo May" R2R Multibit, Stereophile said it one of the best they’ve ever measured /heard. Then you’ve got $3k for a good transport, which is plenty.
https://www.stereophile.com/content/holoaudio-may-level-3-da-processor

Cheers George

Thinking of Jay's transport.