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DAC or CD player

I'm looking to upgrade from an MSB Link(plain). I've had a couple dacs over the years (CJ D/A 2b, CAL Sig) all through a trusty Rotel 955AX as a transpo. Was wondering if there were any thoughts out there about just moving to a used kick-butt type integrated player (cec, cary, classe, naim, ect), or just go dac hunting again. I'm running a homebrew tube power amp and a Audible Illusions Modulus pre.
Thanks
spikletron
afranta
180 posts
 
I go back and forth on this question. On the one hand, it seems silly to sink money into a cd player now. On the other, there are screaming deals to be had on excellent used players. And it's not like DACs are going to stand still, either. Prices will continue to come down; a year or two from now, your DAC dollar will go further.
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kijanki
4,413 posts
 
"Prices will continue to come down; a year or two from now, your DAC dollar will go further."

DAC technology is changing rapidly, so if you wait another few years you'll get much better DAC for less. Just remember to buy this DAC before you die.
craig_hoch
65 posts
 
Much like Cymbop, I'm also using an inexpensive transport, an Oppo DV-980h, paired with a CAL Sigma tube DAC. This combo bested both my Naim CDX and Doge 6 Tube CDP in just about all aspects.
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