The Esoteric X-01 would probably be considered one of the best CDP to use as a transport, if not the best.
I have no relation with the seller.
Cheers,
John
I have no relation with the seller.
Cheers,
John
Best CD transport?
The Esoteric X-01 would probably be considered one of the best CDP to use as a transport, if not the best. I have no relation with the seller. Cheers, John |
Dfwlistener, if it were me & I was on a budget I would consider selling your Rotel dac, buying a new Sony XA-5400ES & sending it to Modwright to get the Ultimate Truth mod which should out-perform anything around that price point. And the Modwright Sony XA-5400ES would be a much better SACD player compared to a stock Oppo 105 connected dac-out to your Rotel dac. That also gives you the flexibility to roll the stock tubes with upgraded NOS tubes as recommended by Dan Wright to get a different/better sound. I know Arnie Nudell is a big fan. Just food for thought. |
If I understand the OP correctly, he wants to play CDs (using a transport) and continue to play files from his Mac Mini thru the same DAC. A Modwright Oppo would be a less expensive option. But if budget permits, then the Sony would be a great way to go. I just realised that your Rotel DAC cannot input SACD. Don't know if that's important to you. |