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Bryston BCD-1 to upgrade or not?

I currently have a Bryston B100SST integrated amp with the onboard DAC driving a pair of Totem Model 1 Signatures. My CDP is a Rotel 991. I currently am using the onboard DAC in the Bryston to process the input from the Rotel 991.

I am thinking of upgrading. Originally thought of doing the speakers and going for the Mani-2 sigs but have some reservations given my small room size and the potential lack of power in my amp.

I am thinking about upgrading my source now. Will moving to the Bryston BCD-1 make any difference given that I am already using the same DAC in the integrated?

i am sure many cd players are better than the dated Rotel 991 but are they better than the rotel with a Bryston DAD?

My budget is approx. 2500 - 3000. I don't want to spend the money just to get a comparable sound as the onboard DAC.

Any suggestions or guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks
audioman999

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twoleftears
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I'm not sure that it's the same DAC in the integrated as in the BCD-1 and BDA-1. There are distinct advantages in having the drive and processor in close proximity, and engineered specifically to talk to each other. Though I believe the BCD-1's superiority comes as much as anything from its superb analog output stage.

At Bryston owners on AudioCircle (which currently seems to be down) you'll find all the information and more you could possibly want or need.
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