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CD has laid back and uninvolving sound

Hi folks, yesterday I listened again to vinyl. I conducted also a comparison between vinyl and CD. The most peculiar thing with CD is that the sound seems to be more laid back, distant and uninvolving. With vinyl the sound has more bloom, is less laid back and has more PRaT. To me this laid back and distant sonic character of CD is the most significant finding and bothers me quite a lot. How can I improve this? Btw, my digital front end: MBL 1621 transport + Accustic Arts Tube DAC. Would Wadia DAC (the old Wadia 9 or another classic Wadia) be better in rendering a more upfront and engaging sound (more PRaT)?

Chris
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If you decide to audition new DACs I would suggest you consider the Berkeley Alpha DAC. I don't have any experience with your equipment and have only heard the Berkeley once when auditioned by a dealer. Like everything else the true test is having an opportunity to hear it in your system.
http://www.computeraudiophile.com/Berkeley-Audio-Design-Alpha-DAC-Review
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