CD integrated v. DAC


Looking into buying a CD "player". Im looking at getting a integrated player or possibly a DAC unit to add to my current player. I can get a higher end DAC for the same price as a lower integrated unit. Is ther any advantage to matching brands? My current system Audio Note oto SE integrated and B&W CDM-1NT speakers with a Marantz CC4300 changer. Im looking at an audio note DAC-1 v. there ANCD2 integrated player. By the way Samply rates filtering of Audio Note DACs ?????
Thanks all DAMN guess i shoulda posted under Analog??
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Showing 1 response by warnerwh

Well there's a good reason that outboard dacs cost what they do and that's because they are usually far superior to built in dacs. On a changer it's pretty much a no brainer. Both of you guys would most likely be better off using your changers and transports and finding a dac in your price range. Do your research as there's alot of them out there. Give your price range and people will be happy to make suggestions.