DAC recommendations

DK- I've just been going through a general upgrade over the last 2 years, and the CDP is the lone remaining electronic component. My most recent change was a substitution of the 0.5 Rev B for the 0.5 dlx I had previously. It is WAY better, but at first it seemed like the high end was a little too prominent for my taste. I am using HGA silver ICs and Silver Sonic t-14 speaker cables, so that may be some of the issue. I have upgraded the power cords and added a Chang Lightspeed in place of my Monster HTS 200 and that seems to have helped in taming the high end, or maybe it is just that I have gotten used to the new sound. It is more detailed without being artificial and I like that. I suppose I am just chasing the holy grail, i.e., another significant upgrade in sound without a major investment in $. I don't have a realistic way of auditioning equipment, so generally I am looking for well known and well regarded brands that I can re-sell if not satisfied. So far that tactic has served me well. I have added Vibrapods but do NOT have a well-isolated rack. System is in the LR and WAF is a major issue. I also suppose that I am putting off dealing with the other non-upgraded item, my Vandy 2cis. Was second in line for a good deal on some 3A sigs this a.m. (damn!!!) but maybe that is the road I will have to travel. Any recommendations greatly appreciated.

An Audio Note 1.2 DAC is a good choice

There was a member selling a AN 1.2 ($1.3K), a much more expensive Meitner DAC ($3.8K) and an EVS Millennium II ($1050). After speaking to him, he told me that the Millennium II from EVS was the best of the three. He is now looking at a DAC that costs appr $6K to replace it.

As to the AN kit, it is supposedly a good place to start IF you substitute higher grade parts as you build. I've been told this by several different people that have done so with excellent results. I checked into this unit as i too was considering purchasing one. Sean
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Dekay interesting commentary regarding sonic enhancement of transport depending upon isolation product in use - makes sense though.
Question: does an upgrade AC cord also improve sonics of a standalone transport? I wouldn't think so (stock cord should do the trick?) but I don't know & my CD is one-box so I can't try it myself to find out. Thanks

I have a Cal Labs CLD-10 paired with an EVS Millennium DAC II. Very dynamic, very revealing. Makes music sound REAL.