Try this experiment first: alongside your current cable between transport and DAC, grab any other cable you like (cheap RCA or optical will do) and connect it to another set of out/in ports. Now, put in your fave CD and start playing. Then, using the remote, swap inputs on the DAC from 1 to 2 (or whatever connections you used for the two runs of cable). Hear any difference?
I've found that the MBL transport & DAC combo is absolutely immune to cables!
I've found that the MBL transport & DAC combo is absolutely immune to cables!