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Replace Cambridge Audio D500 or add DAC?

I have $1000-$1500 to upgrade my system, and one of the components I'm considering to upgrade is my CD Player. Currently I have a Cambridge Audio D500, Audio Refinement Complete Amp, and Monitor Audio 5i speakers. I'm using Transparent Audio Music Link SuperXL RCA interconnect, Transparent Audio MusicWave speaker cables, and stock power cords. I'm looking for a little more detail, more airy sound, and better seperation/distinction between instruments. I'm wondering whether adding an upgraded power cord and the Cambridge Audio S700 DAC would give me these qualities, and would it give me approximately the same sound quality as a $1000-$1500 CD Player.

Thanks,
Gil
poor_airman
natalie
404 posts
 
With 1500 to spend get away from Cambridge.Nice but not really a high end product.
The AudioNote 1.2 Dac is a great choice for around 1200.00 Get it assembeled.From Mike Kerster at Audio Note North America
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
You could keep the Cambridge as the transport for the DAC. It has a decent Sony transport mechanism.
chelillingworth
309 posts
 
I would consider finding a sony scd 9000es and having the modwright mods done $400 - $800 the 9000es has been coming around used $750-$850 or new right around $1100. With the mods this is a monster player with the bonus of sacd and dvd playback and without the added expense of a digital cable. The sure thing is to not spend that kind of money with Cambridge.
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