First the bad news:I purchased a 5001 last year for nearfield listening in my office system(Hafler P 1600 Amp;Cary SPL 88 preamp&Polk RTA 1A speakers).I found it to be unlistenable in the nearfield.It was bright,thin & harsh.Of course swapping cables,speakers,or simply sitting farther away could remedy the situation.
Now the Good News:The 5001 makes an excellent transport.I've used it with both Perpetual 3A and Musical Fidelity A-3 24 DACs.The total cost for the 5001 and one of these excellent used DACs was under $500.My office is now my favorite place to listen!
Now the Good News:The 5001 makes an excellent transport.I've used it with both Perpetual 3A and Musical Fidelity A-3 24 DACs.The total cost for the 5001 and one of these excellent used DACs was under $500.My office is now my favorite place to listen!