Second the Scott Nixon. I've owned lots of DACs including the Chibi with the external PS and it sounds great!! Still preferred my Audio Sector but hey not a fair fight. The Nixon was open and had a bit more punch on the bottom end than my Audio Sector. With confidence I would say overall better as a pure DAC than the DacMagic.
Budget upgrade from Denon 1940ci DVD/CD?
Budget recommendation wanted.
What is an upgrade (not a lateral move) from the Denon 1930ci/1940ci Universal players with these criteria?
1.) Improved CD playback.
2.) I'd prefer stand alone unit than the an add on DAC.
3.) Same quaility picture w/ 1080P upconverting and HDMI.
The Denon is better than the cheap Oppo's so that is not an option. I owned one and the Denon is better.
Is the Cambridge Audio DAC Magic my only option? Or is there a better all in one budget DVD player?
What is an upgrade (not a lateral move) from the Denon 1930ci/1940ci Universal players with these criteria?
1.) Improved CD playback.
2.) I'd prefer stand alone unit than the an add on DAC.
3.) Same quaility picture w/ 1080P upconverting and HDMI.
The Denon is better than the cheap Oppo's so that is not an option. I owned one and the Denon is better.
Is the Cambridge Audio DAC Magic my only option? Or is there a better all in one budget DVD player?