Sell the Node and buy a Vault and just load all your CDs into that. Then, when you can, upgrade your DAC and you should be in good shape. Best of luck.
Best Way to Upgrade Digital
I have over 3K CD's and I am building a new system & not sure what is the best way to set up my digital. Should I get A DAC & CD Ripper or a CD/SACD? I'm leaning towards a CD Ripper with a DAC, given the number of CD's I have it will make it easier to play them & store tehm. I have an old Benchmark DAC1, should I use this with a ripper? Or get a new DAC? Do I need to update my Benchmark DAC? Or should I just get a CD/SACD? Trying to keep cost under $1,200 if possible. Technology is changing so rapidly, that I don't want to spend lots of $$ for something that may be absolete or wothless in a couple of years. Any suggestions?? I do own a Blunode Streamer, sounds ok, hoping the CD's will sound better.