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CD Player or DAC

I have a Bel Canto Evo 2i integrated amp and JM Lab Chorus speakers. I have about $1,500 to spend on a source and need some help. Bel Canto of course suggests that I go with a DAC 2 while others have recommended I buy a warmer sounding source to go with the Chorus speakers.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance for any help.
shimanole

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bigkidz
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IMHO adding a DAC is a better option. IMHO the digital cable is way more important then the transport. I tried six different transports and the bigger system improvement came from a better digital cable. That being said, there is a CAL Alpha tube DAC on the Gon now for $600, offer $450 and get some NOS tubes, or find an Electrocompaniet DAC or better yeet find a used older Audio Logic tube DAC. These will better any CDP in the $5000 range with a good digital cable and your current CDP.

Happy Listening.
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